


Thai and Cambodian officials are set to meet on Monday to discuss ending the multi-day border clash, which has triggered some of the worst fighting in two decades, leaving at least 34 dead and displacing more than 168,000 people. Upcoming talks were announced just hours after
President Donald Trump called both leaders on Saturday, warning that no trade agreements would be made with either country unless the fighting stops.
"Just spoke to the Prime Minister of Cambodia relative to stopping the War with Thailand," President Trump wrote on Truth Social.
The president said, "I am calling the Acting Prime Minister of Thailand, right now, to likewise request a Ceasefire, and END to the War, which is currently raging."
"We happen to be, by coincidence, currently dealing on Trade with both Countries, but do not want to make any Deal, with either Country, if they are fighting — And I have told them so!" Trump continued, adding, "I am trying to simplify a complex situation! Many people are being killed in this War, but it very much reminds me of the Conflict between Pakistan and India, which was brought to a successful halt."
On Sunday, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said his country has adopted an "immediate and unconditional ceasefire" along the heavily disputed 500-mile land border with Thailand.
He said Trump told him that Thailand had also agreed on the conflict following Trump's conversation with Acting Thai Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai.
Here's a summary of the conflict that began on Thursday:
Thailand and Cambodia have a long history of border tensions, though relations have remained relatively stable since the deadly 2011 conflict that killed dozens.
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Trump's use of trade leverage, threatening to block deals and impose reciprocal tariffs on both countries by the August 1 deadline unless they reach a ceasefire, reflects his signature "Art of the Deal" negotiating style.