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The U.S. and Cambodia are linked through a formal trade agreement that governs economic cooperation, investment in critical minerals, and security alignment as detailed in [1], [2], [3], and [4]. This relationship is further evidenced by specific commercial commitments involving Boeing aircraft [5] and the strategic alignment of export controls [6].
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Tracking Trump's Trade Deals | Council on Foreign Relations cfr.org 9 facts
claimThe US-Cambodia trade agreement includes a provision requiring Cambodia to consult with the United States before entering a digital trade agreement with another country that jeopardizes essential US interests.
claimMalaysia agreed to align with all unilateral United States export controls, a commitment that is stronger than the agreement with Cambodia, which only required alignment with 'relevant' US export controls.
claimThe US-Cambodia trade agreement states that Cambodia should take security measures similar to the United States in a manner that does not infringe on Cambodia's sovereign interests, marking the first instance of such language appearing in these types of agreements.
referenceArticle 4.1 of Annex III of the trade agreement between the United States and Cambodia states that “Cambodia confirms that Air Cambodia has agreed to finalize the purchase of ten, with the purchase right for an additional ten, Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft no later than October 31, 2025.”
claimCambodia agreed to facilitate U.S. investments in mining and critical minerals, while the United States agreed to consider providing support for critical sectors in Cambodia through the Export-Import Bank and the Development Finance Corporation.
quoteCambodian Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol stated: “Cambodia was the first country worldwide to sign a reciprocal trade agreement with the US…This agreement has provided clarity and strong confidence for investors exporting to the vast US market.”
claimThe United States reserves the right to terminate the trade agreement with Cambodia if Cambodia enters into a new bilateral free trade agreement or preferential economic agreement that the United States considers undermines the agreement or poses a material threat to economic or national security.
claimThe trade agreement between the United States and Cambodia, along with the agreement with Malaysia, resembles a traditional trade agreement but is substantially pared down and highly asymmetrical.
claimThe trade agreement between the United States and South Korea was the first framework agreement to include a commitment to take 'complementary actions to address unfair and nonmarket policies and practices,' a clause also included in agreements with Cambodia and Malaysia.