"Donald Trump said on Saturday he had held talks with the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand, as the two countries sought an "immediate ceasefire" following border clashes.At the beginning of a private visit to his Scottish golf courses, the U.S. president wrote on Truth Social that both nations "have agreed to immediately meet and quickly work out a Ceasefire and, ultimately, PEACE!".
At least 33 soldiers and civilians have been killed while thousands of Thai and Cambodian nationals have been displaced since fighting broke out on 24 July.
From 1 August, businesses in the U.S. shipping in goods from Thailand or Cambodia will have to pay a 36% tax unless an agreement can be reached before then.
Earlier on Saturday, Cambodia had already called for "immediate" ceasefire with Thailand.
Maris Sangiampongsa, Thailand's foreign minister, said its neighbor needed to show "genuine sincerity in ending the conflict" for talks to proceed." BBC

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