🔗 Share this article The US President Pressures the Thai government to Reaffirm Commitment to Cambodian Ceasefire with ‘Threat of Tariffs’ The United States has applied pressure on the Thai administration to reaffirm its dedication to a ceasefire agreement with Cambodia, warning that trade negotiations could be paused as attempts are made to stop a Trump-mediated peace agreement from collapsing. Border Tensions Escalate Earlier this week, Thailand announced it was putting on hold the ceasefire deal, alleging Cambodia of planting new explosives along the mutual frontier, including one that reportedly injured a Thai soldier on patrol, who suffered a foot amputation in the blast. Following this, a fatality occurred and multiple individuals injured by exchanges of fire along the Thai-Cambodia frontier, raising concerns of a new round of tit-for-tat fighting. American Economic Leverage On Saturday, a representative from Thailand's foreign office informed reporters that a official communication from the U.S. trade office announcing the suspension of trade deal talks was obtained on Friday night. The spokesperson referenced the document as saying that trade negotiations – which are addressing a 19 percent American duty – could restart once Thailand renewed its pledge to carrying out the joint ceasefire declaration. “Trade talks are ongoing and distinct from frontier matters,” stated another government spokesperson. President’s Economic Warning Speaking to the press on Air Force One as he flew to Florida on the end of the week, the US leader suggested that he had employed tariff warnings in calls with the south-east Asian leaders. The US president said, “Today, I prevented a conflict using tariffs, the menace of duties,” adding, “they’re doing great. I think they’re gonna be fine.” Truce Deal Origins The President witnessed the finalization of a peace deal, conducted in Malaysian territory this last autumn, and has promoted it as one of several deals around the world he says should win him the prestigious peace award. The worst fighting in a ten years between military forces of both nations broke out in July, with exchanges of fire, shelling and aerial attacks leaving dozens of people killed and 300,000 displaced. Longstanding Border Dispute Thailand and Cambodia have a longstanding border dispute that originates from conflicts regarding maps from the colonial period created by French cartographers. Historic shrines along the border are disputed by each nation. International news agency provided input for this coverage.