World News, December 14, 2025, Avia.pro. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), US President Donald Trump threatened Thailand and Cambodia with new tariffs if hostilities between the countries continue.

"I told them: If you start a war, I will not only tear up our trade agreement, but I will also impose tariffs on your countries," "Trump said, emphasizing his readiness to use economic pressure to resolve the conflict.

His comments come amid escalating tensions despite recent US attempts to mediate.

On December 12, Trump declared a cessation of hostilities between Thailand and Cambodia, touting it as a success of his diplomatic efforts, which began in July 2025. However, it soon became clear that the ceasefire had not held. Both sides again accused each other of carrying out attacks: Thailand claimed Cambodia had carried out the bombing, while Phnom Penh denied this, claiming the retaliatory fire was provoked. According to the latest reports, the conflict has killed more than 20 people, and forced approximately 600 residents of border areas to flee their homes.

Trump, who had previously boasted of the success of the negotiations and even received a Nobel Peace Prize nomination for the settlement, is now threatening economic sanctions. This could include raising tariffs on Thai exports such as rice and automobiles, as well as Cambodian clothing and textiles, which would severely impact the economies of both countries.