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Border Tensions Threaten Cambodia–US Trade Talks as Deadline Nears
KT Chor Sokuntea With just two days left before a crucial tariff deadline, Cambodia’s hopes of securing a favourable trade deal with the United States risk being derailed by an escalating border conflict with Thailand. While Prime Minister Hun Manet’s recent call with US President Donald Trump was seen as a diplomatic step forward, it yielded no firm commitment on tariff reductions. Meanwhile, tensions on the Thai border—and the return of nearly 500,000 migrant workers—have complicated Cambodia’s efforts to project economic stability to its Western trade partners. Analysts warn that failure to finalise a deal could jeopardise Cambodia’s export-led growth. The US is one of the Kingdom’s largest trading partners, and higher tariffs could severely undercut profit margins for domestic manufacturers while dampening foreign investment. “The trade deal is critical to maintaining our export momentum,” said economist Duch Darin, who praised Cambodia’s commitment to reform and peaceful regional engagement. “We’re still in a strong position to negotiate, but time is running out.” The sudden influx of returning migrant workers has added further strain to local industries already bracing for potential tariff hikes. Many fear job shortages, wage pressure, and a rising informal economy if the deal falls through. The situation is made more precarious by reports that any US trade agreement hinges on the success of the recently brokered ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand. However, mutual accusations of violations on day one have cast doubt on its durability. Kevin Nauen of Paññāsāstra University cautioned that “a return to hostilities could collapse the trade talks altogether.” Even if a deal is reached, he warned, it’s unlikely to match pre-crisis terms given the Trump administration’s harder line on trade. As regional tensions simmer, Cambodia finds itself in a delicate balancing act—seeking to resolve conflict diplomatically while urgently pushing to preserve access to the world’s largest consumer market. What happens in the next 48 hours may shape the Kingdom’s economic trajectory for years to come. -2025-07-30 -
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Thai - Cambodia Conflict Thai and Cambodian Army Commanders Strike Seven-Point Deal
But at least he will be dead soon, and there is a special place in hell for him alongside Pol Pot -
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USA Ghislaine Maxwell’s Staggering Demands for Congressional Testimony
It seems there's a knife at some point in our lives........if you can invest in property and build up a portfolio you seem to have a licence to print money.......go the other way, live in rented property, fail to invest wisely.....you slip out of reckoning pretty quickly. -
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Tourism Thailand Eyes Tax Boost for Low Season Tourism Revival
You mean the RTP is going to finally get out on the streets and start enforcing road rules/laws, control taxi mafias, ensure Zebra crossing safety, and sidewalk safety? I'll be a monkeys uncle! -
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Bitcoin in the U.S. taxation scheme -- what is it really good for?
I wasn't referring to it being accepted. There is something I want to pay that accepts it. My beef is that making any and all purchases of any kind including a flippin' cup of coffee is a TAXABLE EVENT! That is totally insane.
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