Former U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning to Cambodia and Thailand: End the war immediately or suffer more U.S. trade penalties. The conflict between the two nations has entered its third day, leaving 33 dead and forcing over 168,000 people to flee their homes.
Currently in Scotland for a mix of diplomacy and golf, Trump called both countries’ leaders. He told Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thailand’s acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai that the U.S. will not engage in any trade talks unless a ceasefire is declared.
Trump posted on Truth Social:
> “Both parties want Peace. But we won’t return to the ‘Trading Table’ until the fighting STOPS.”
This isn’t the first time Trump has used trade as leverage for peace. Earlier this year, he claimed the U.S. pressured India and Pakistan to end their conflict using similar tactics. However, India publicly denied any trade threats were discussed.
Cambodia and Thailand are already feeling the heat from Trump’s economic pressure. Just last week, a 36% tariff was slapped on most exports from both countries. The new tariffs take effect on August 1, and Trump hinted that more could follow if the violence continues.
He added:
> “If the two governments can’t reach a deal soon, I don’t want to make any deal with either country.”
As Trump tees off in Turnberry with U.S. Ambassador Warren Stephens, he continues to insert himself directly into global conflict resolution—this time, using tariffs instead of troops.
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