Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul revealed at a cabinet meeting that he had received a letter from US President Donald Trump expressing hope to see a tariff agreement signed with the Thai government soon. The prime minister assigned Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Supajee Suthumpun to press ahead with the process, as negotiations are now in their final stage. He also ordered preparations to be sped up for a signing if it can be arranged during the US president's trip to Asia. In November 2026, the 49th ASEAN Summit and related meetings are scheduled to be hosted by the Philippines from November 16 to 18, and the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting is to be hosted by China from November 18 to 19. Thailand and the United States are currently working on a reciprocal trade agreement, or ART, with Thailand aiming to conclude negotiations before the US announces measures under Section 301 regarding structural overcapacity. Earlier, on September 30, 2026, Supajee said the US side had indicated it expected to announce the results of its investigation into the matter during October 2026.