Thai private sector braces for US tariff verdict as labour-intensive industries fear competitiveness blow. Millions of workers in garments, textiles, jewellery, electronics, tyres, and rubber gloves risk fallout from lost orders, factory relocations, and long-term GDP decline.

The Cambodian government has expressed concern over a drop in orders from the West after members of the country’s main garment association reported reductions and revisions in contracts.