President Donald J. Trump announced Friday that he has personally spoken to the leaders of both Cambodia and Thailand, urging an immediate ceasefire to halt the deadly border conflict that has displaced tens of thousands. “Thailand, like Cambodia, wants to have an immediate Ceasefire, and PEACE,” Trump posted. “After speaking to both Parties, Ceasefire, Peace, and Prosperity seems to be a natural.”
Trump threatens to freeze trade deals until Cambodia and Thailand agree to peace.
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The outreach follows Nerve’s earlier reporting that “at least 16 people have been killed, and tens of thousands have been displaced, as Thailand and Cambodia remain engaged in their worst fighting in over a decade, exchanging heavy artillery fire across their disputed border.”
Trump warned that ongoing U.S. trade negotiations with both countries are contingent on the cessation of hostilities. “We do not want to make any Deal, with either Country, if they are fighting — And I have told them so!” he wrote, comparing the situation to his administration’s mediation in the India–Pakistan conflict.
This is a developing story. Stay with Nerve for continuing coverage as ceasefire talks evolve.