A flurry of headlines report that former U.S. President Donald Trump is taking credit for brokering a swift ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia, following a tense border conflict in 2025. Trump asserts that his administration used the threat of trade tariffs and the promise of renewed trade negotiations to pressure both countries into halting hostilities. Cambodian officials have publicly praised Trump's role, while some Thai leaders and senators have expressed concern about linking peace to economic deals. The U.S.-brokered agreement is being touted as a diplomatic win, with potential to boost foreign investment and reshape trade dynamics in Southeast Asia. However, critics warn that using economic leverage to resolve military disputes could set a controversial precedent.
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