“If the US imposes the tariff, our jasmine rice will be too expensive to compete,” said Chookiat Ophaswongse, honorary president of the Thai Rice Exporters Association. Last year, Thailand ...

Thai rice farmers face significant challenges as rice prices drop and U.S. tariffs threaten exports. The potential tariffs could make Thai jasmine rice uncompetitive, handing an advantage to Vietnam.

“If the U.S. imposes the tariff, our jasmine rice will be too expensive to compete,” said Chookiat Ophaswongse, honorary president of the Thai Rice Exporters Association. Last year, Thailand ...

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Thailand exported 849,000 metric tons of rice to the U.S. in 2024, primarily premium jasmine rice valued at $735 million. But if tariffs kick in by July, the price of Thai rice could soar from $ ...

With Thai white rice prices averaging US$400 per tonne compared to China’s US$500, China may increase imports, compensating for the reduced volume. However, Thailand must still compete on price with ...