Member Briefing with Leslie Kiernan, General Counsel, U.S. Department of Commerce – Sept 10
Member Briefing with Leslie Kiernan, General Counsel, U.S. Department of Commerce
On September 10, Leslie Kiernan, General Counsel at the U.S. Department of Commerce, met with AMCHAM members to discuss key initiatives affecting the investment climate in Thailand. As the third most senior official in the Commerce Department and principal legal advisor to Secretary Gina Raimondo, Ms. Kiernan provided valuable insights into the department’s activities.
Ms. Kiernan highlighted the Commercial Law Development Program’s (CLDP) recent collaboration with EGAT to develop capacity for renewable energy forward contracts. She also discussed the CHIPS Act, overseen by her office, which aims to strengthen the U.S. semiconductor industry and create opportunities for key supply chain partners like Thailand.
She provided updates on the EGAT workshop, CHIPS Act implementation, and insights from the President’s Export Council’s recent visit to Thailand, while also addressing U.S. export trends.
AMCHAM members discussed challenges faced by U.S. businesses in Thailand, seeking support and facilitation from the U.S. government. The delegation committed to ongoing dialogue and collaboration totackle challenges and explore opportunities in the U.S.-Thailand business landscape
