Thai Exports Jump 19%, Top Estimates Despite Trump Tariffs (2)

Thailand’s exports rose the most in more than three years in September, beating economists’ estimates and shrugging off tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.

The Southeast Asian nation’s outbound shipments increased 19% year-on-year to $30.97 billion, the fastest gain since March 2022, according to data from the Commerce Ministry. September’s print is also better than even the most optimistic projection in a Bloomberg survey of economists.

A recovery in global trade following clearer US tariff policy, improved sales in key export markets and higher demand fanned by expectations of further Fed rate cuts boosted Thailand exports, according to ...