Thailand, Cambodia Begin Ceasefire Talks After Deadly Border Conflict

President Donald Trump engaged directly with the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand amid escalating border clashes between the two countries, urging an immediate ceasefire and peace. Trump communicated with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thailand's acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, warning that the United States would not finalize trade agreements with either nation while the conflict persists. Both countries expressed support for a ceasefire and agreed to promptly meet to negotiate peace, with Trump actively facilitating dialogue and emphasizing the importance of ending hostilities before resuming trade talks. The clashes have resulted in over 30 deaths and displaced more than 130,000 people, marking the worst fighting between the neighbors in over a decade. Regional efforts, including those by Malaysia's prime minister as ASEAN chair, aim to mediate the conflict, but Trump’s direct intervention highlights the United States’ vested interest in regional stability and trade relations. He underscored the historical and cultural significance of both nations and expressed hope for long-term peace and renewed economic cooperation following the cessation of violence.