On August 1, 2025, local time, Cambodia's Deputy Prime Minister and the official in charge of tariff negotiations with the United States, Son Chhay, announced: Cambodia will purchase 10 Boeing aircraft from the United States, and at the same time, Cambodia will implement zero tariffs on all U.S. goods. Deputy Prime Minister Son Chhay also announced that Cambodia will nominate Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. "Without Trump, this conflict might still be ongoing," said Son Chhay. He added that Trump not only played a role in resolving the Cambodia-Thailand conflict, but his contributions to other regional peace issues should also be recognized. Cambodia is the second country after Pakistan to nominate Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize.

Cambodia plans to purchase 10 Boeing passenger planes from the United States

If Cambodia imports products from the United States and then exports them to China, does it bypass our tariff sanctions against the United States? Theoretically, some items could, such as vegetables, fruits, and chicken. However, it still depends on the final cost, because transportation costs are not low. After all, Cambodia connects with Guangxi and Yunnan. If consumption is in eastern or northern China, there is a huge domestic transportation cost. The U.S. has launched a series of tariff wars targeting us, preventing our goods from being transshipped to the U.S. through other countries. Our tariffs are as high as 45%. Originally 10%, now increased to 19% tariffs, which is considered good news, having been cut less, and even celebrated? Cambodia's current pro-American actions prove that international relations have always been about strength, not weakness.

Cambodia has recently taken a series of "friendly" actions towards the United States

Trump's global tariff wars essentially reflect the fact that American goods have no competitiveness even with zero tariffs. What America currently uses to make money is not a basic manufacturing product. In short, to maintain an extravagant lifestyle in the U.S., they print a lot of money, plundering goods from around the world, and then adding tariffs on the goods they have plundered.

On July 30, a Cambodian female internet celebrity, Kanisa, called on U.S. President Trump to establish a permanent U.S. military base within Cambodia to protect Cambodia's territorial security. This Cambodian female internet celebrity actually believed that "the Cambodian authorities need to ask the U.S. military to enter Cambodia and set up a permanent base, reasoning that there are U.S. bases everywhere in the world, and these countries receive protection from the U.S." "If the U.S. military establishes a base in Cambodia, it will stimulate Cambodia's economic development, as U.S. military personnel will bring a large amount of consumption." "Cambodia will strengthen its relationship with the U.S."

The U.S. military and the Cambodian army conduct joint exercises

According to the statement of the Cambodian female internet celebrity Kanisa, "Based on my analysis of the recent conflicts between Thailand and Cambodia, I believe that in the coming years, we will face an imminent threat: by 2075, Thailand will invade and occupy six provinces of Cambodia." "Thailand never thought that Donald Trump would intervene." "Trump will not remain in the presidency forever; U.S. presidents have term limits, and he has only three years left. Thailand has time, in the future, Thailand may no longer rely on the U.S. market." "Thailand using drones to bomb Cambodia is just the tip of the iceberg of its future military strength."

A Thai female internet celebrity Kanisa

A Cambodian female internet celebrity Kanisa called for the establishment of a U.S. military base in Cambodia

"By 2050, Thailand's military power will far exceed that of Cambodia." "We are talking about swarms of drones, stealth fighters, robot soldiers, and naval drones. Cambodia's firepower will be far behind, at a disadvantage. It's like going into a knife fight with a gun." "Even Vietnam dares not confront Thailand," "Cambodia needs to turn a new page." "East Cambodia needs to invite the U.S. to build and operate a military base west of Siem Reap. This base will be under Cambodian sovereignty, supported and protected by the U.S. Army. What better way is there than having the world's number one army stationed at Thailand's doorstep to stop Thailand?" "The U.S. will protect East Cambodia's sovereign territory for centuries to come. No neighboring country will dare to invade Cambodia again."

The U.S. military conducts paratrooper exercises with the Cambodian military

This Cambodian female internet celebrity knows why Ukraine was attacked by Russia? She actually wants to establish a country on a U.S. military base. Invoking a deity is easy, but sending it away is difficult. How hard is it for colonized people to expel colonizers. However, the U.S. and Thailand have a better relationship. If Thailand invites the U.S. military to assist Thailand in attacking Cambodia, what will happen? Will the U.S. military stationed in Thailand and Cambodia fight each other? The Cambodian female internet celebrity thinks that protection comes without any cost.

On August 1, Thai sources reported that after the signing of a ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia, the Cambodian army's infantry had been trying to attack and provoke the Thai army. The Thai army discovered several Cambodian infantry squads attempting to cut the barbed wire between both sides. However, when their intention was discovered, the Cambodian infantry squad left. Meanwhile, the Cambodian infantry did not sleep at night and sang loudly and shouted at the Thai military positions, disturbing the Thai troops' rest. Now, it seems that Cambodia and Thailand may be ready to start fighting again.

Cambodian army soldiers are constantly making small moves on the front line

Previously, the U.S. opposed China establishing a naval base in Sihanoukville, and blocked Cambodia's military and economic cooperation with China. But ultimately, the U.S. was disappointed. Currently, China has extensive economic and military cooperation with Cambodia and Thailand. Cambodia has repeatedly supported China. China not only has a good relationship with Cambodia, but also with Thailand. In this round of the Cambodia-Thailand conflict, China is definitely "fair", not favoring either side, and sincerely hopes for an immediate ceasefire. China hopes that the two countries can stop fighting. If it really gets to the point of a full-scale war that cannot be resolved, once it reaches an irreconcilable situation, it would be harmful to both countries, to Southeast Asia, and also affect China.

The U.S. interference and involvement in this round of the Cambodia-Thailand conflict

As for the U.S., the U.S. definitely hopes that Cambodia and Thailand continue to fight, otherwise, how could the U.S. agree to the Thai Air Force deploying F-16 fighter jets for bombing on the first day of the conflict, unlocking the F-16's power and weapon systems. The U.S. purpose is to put China in a difficult position, making both Thailand and Cambodia turn to the U.S. at the same time. Cambodia's current pro-American actions and attitude indeed pose a dilemma for China.

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