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Trump calls on Thailand and Cambodia to cease fire and talk trade | Trump calls on Thailand and Cambodia to cease fire and talk trade |
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Cambodian forces near the disputed area with Thailand | Cambodian forces near the disputed area with Thailand |
Donald Trump said on Saturday that he had held talks with the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand, as the two countries sought an "immediate ceasefire" following border clashes. | Donald Trump said on Saturday that he had held talks with the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand, as the two countries sought an "immediate ceasefire" following border clashes. |
At the beginning of a private visit to his Scottish golf courses, the US president wrote on Truth Social that both nations "have agreed to immediately meet and quickly work out a Ceasefire and, ultimately, PEACE!". | At the beginning of a private visit to his Scottish golf courses, the US president wrote on Truth Social that both nations "have agreed to immediately meet and quickly work out a Ceasefire and, ultimately, PEACE!". |
Thailand's acting prime minister, Phumtham Wechayachai, confirmed "that in principle, the Thai side agreed to the ceasefire". | Thailand's acting prime minister, Phumtham Wechayachai, confirmed "that in principle, the Thai side agreed to the ceasefire". |
But he said Thailand "would like to see the sincerity of the Cambodian side in this matter". | But he said Thailand "would like to see the sincerity of the Cambodian side in this matter". |
At least 33 soldiers and civilians have been killed while thousands of Thai and Cambodian nationals have been displaced since fighting broke out on 24 July. | At least 33 soldiers and civilians have been killed while thousands of Thai and Cambodian nationals have been displaced since fighting broke out on 24 July. |
Trump said that he looked forward to resuming trade talks with Cambodia and Thailand though it wasn't appropriate to hold discussions until the "fighting STOPS". | Trump said that he looked forward to resuming trade talks with Cambodia and Thailand though it wasn't appropriate to hold discussions until the "fighting STOPS". |
He has intervened a week before US tariffs on Cambodia and Thailand are due to come into force. | He has intervened a week before US tariffs on Cambodia and Thailand are due to come into force. |
From 1 August, businesses in the US shipping in goods from Thailand or Cambodia will have to pay a 36% tax unless an agreement can be reached before then. | From 1 August, businesses in the US shipping in goods from Thailand or Cambodia will have to pay a 36% tax unless an agreement can be reached before then. |
It is not clear how Trump has become involved in the situation, given that just a day ago Thailand's foreign minister Maris Sangiampongsa said: "I don't think we need any mediation from a third country yet." | It is not clear how Trump has become involved in the situation, given that just a day ago Thailand's foreign minister Maris Sangiampongsa said: "I don't think we need any mediation from a third country yet." |
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had previously offered to facilitate talks between Thailand and Cambodia. | Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had previously offered to facilitate talks between Thailand and Cambodia. |
Earlier on Saturday, Cambodia had already called for "immediate" ceasefire with Thailand and a peaceful resolution to the dispute. | |
After teeing off at his luxury resort Trump Turnberry in South Ayrshire, the US president said that he had spoken to Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Phumtham. | After teeing off at his luxury resort Trump Turnberry in South Ayrshire, the US president said that he had spoken to Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Phumtham. |
"When all is done, and peace is at hand, I look forward to concluding our Trading Agreements with both!" Trump wrote. | "When all is done, and peace is at hand, I look forward to concluding our Trading Agreements with both!" Trump wrote. |
Thailand and Cambodia have each accused the other of firing first in this latest clash. | Thailand and Cambodia have each accused the other of firing first in this latest clash. |
Thailand claims fighting began when Cambodia's military deployed drones to conduct surveillance of Thai troops near the border. | Thailand claims fighting began when Cambodia's military deployed drones to conduct surveillance of Thai troops near the border. |
Cambodia alleges that Thai soldiers violated a prior agreement by advancing on a Khmer-Hindu temple. | Cambodia alleges that Thai soldiers violated a prior agreement by advancing on a Khmer-Hindu temple. |
The dispute between the two countries dates back more than a century, when the borders of the two nations were drawn after the French occupation of Cambodia. | The dispute between the two countries dates back more than a century, when the borders of the two nations were drawn after the French occupation of Cambodia. |