US Section 301 Trade Penalties as ASEAN Integration Catalyst: Thailand's Response and Regional Strategy
Economy

US Section 301 Trade Penalties as ASEAN Integration Catalyst: Thailand's Response and Regional Strategy

The US Section 301 investigation, ostensibly about forced labor, functions to enforce trade compliance. ASEAN nations missed integration opportunities by negotiating individually. By collectively harmonizing customs, reducing non-tariff barriers, and managing Chinese investment circumvention, ASEAN can transform US pressure into a catalyst for regional economic integration.

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