Supply chain audits to be strengthened
Team Thailand, led by Kirida Bhaopichitr (centre), vice-minister for commerce, took part in a two-day technical meeting with the Office of the USTR in the US.
Team Thailand, led by the Ministry of Commerce, has assured the United States that Thailand's supply chains do not use forced labour and firmly rejected allegations of excess production capacity.Thailand's representatives took part in a two-day technical meeting with the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on May 13-14 in the US.
Arada Fuangtong, director-general of the Department of Foreign Trade, said Thailand clarified its position on key supply chain issues currently under investigation under Section 301 of the US Trade Act.
Thailand reiterated that its export supply chains are completely free of forced labour, emphasising strict domestic enforcement and rigorous third-party audits by international brands.
