President Donald Trump has claimed credit for brokering a ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia after a deadly border conflict, using the threat of increased tariffs and the promise of renewed trade negotiations as leverage. The ceasefire, reached in less than a day according to Trump, has been praised by Cambodian officials and is seen as a catalyst for regional stability and economic recovery in Southeast Asia. The U.S. administration is now pushing to restart trade talks with both countries, aiming to turn the peace agreement into broader economic opportunities. However, some Thai officials and lawmakers have expressed concern about linking peace negotiations to trade deals, emphasizing the importance of national sovereignty. The episode highlights the growing use of economic pressure in U.S. foreign policy and its impact on regional geopolitics and investment.
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