Intra-trade among members of Asean member countries have enabled the
market expansion in the regions, with more types of vehicles traded among leading
auto assemblers. It is expected that the tariff rates among member countries will be
reduced to 0.5% in 2010. Thailand proposed that the tariff reductions be
implemented sooner (in 2005-2007) in order to promote more investments and trade
within the Asean region.