Donald Trump has called on Cambodia and Thailand to end their ongoing border conflict, threatening to halt trade deals with both countries if they fail to agree to a ceasefire. The clashes between the two nations have reportedly entered their third day, with casualties exceeding those of the 2008-2011 conflict, reaching a death toll of 33.
In a statement made on Saturday, July 26, 2025, Trump said he had spoken with the Prime Minister of Cambodia and was in the process of contacting the Acting Prime Minister of Thailand to request a ceasefire and an end to the conflict. He emphasized the United States' involvement in trade negotiations with both countries but asserted his unwillingness to finalize any deals while the fighting continues.
"Just spoke to the Prime Minister of Cambodia relative to stopping the War with Thailand. I am calling the Acting Prime Minister of Thailand, right now, to likewise request a Ceasefire, and END to the War, which is currently raging," Trump stated on Truth Social. "We happen to be, by coincidence, currently dealing on Trade with both Countries, but do not want to make any Deal, with either Country, if they are fighting — And I have told them so!".
Trump further added that the situation reminded him of the conflict between Pakistan and India, which he claimed to have brought to a "successful halt". "Many people are being killed in this War, but it very much reminds me of the Conflict between Pakistan and India, which was brought to a successful halt," he said.
Following his conversation with the Acting Prime Minister of Thailand, Trump conveyed optimism about the prospects for peace. "I have just spoken to the Acting Prime Minister of Thailand, and it was a very good conversation. Thailand, like Cambodia, wants to have an immediate Ceasefire, and PEACE. I am now going to relay that message back to the Prime Minister of Cambodia. After speaking to both Parties, Ceasefire, Peace, and Prosperity seems to be a natural. We will soon see!" he said.
The Economic Times reported that Trump's intervention involved direct communication and diplomatic efforts to simplify the "complex situation".