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Trump Brokers Ceasefire, Eases Tensions Between Cambodia and Thailand

8/21/2025

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Cambodian monks expressed gratitude to U.S. President Donald Trump on August 10, 2025, for facilitating a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand after a five-day border conflict.
Neither country officially declared war, and the ceasefire is viewed as a temporary halt in hostilities.
Trump reportedly pressured both nations to reach an agreement, resulting in reduced U.S. tariffs.
The conflict displaced over 135,000 individuals, yet major news outlets have not classified it as a war.

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Cambodian monks expressed gratitude to U.S. President Donald Trump on August 10, 2025, for facilitating a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand after a five-day border conflict.
Neither country officially declared war, and the ceasefire is viewed as a temporary halt in hostilities.
Trump reportedly pressured both nations to reach an agreement, resulting in reduced U.S. tariffs.
The conflict displaced over 135,000 individuals, yet major news outlets have not classified it as a war.