ISDS Case Map
Cambodia
When the Trump administration imposed so-called "reciprocal," country-specific tariff rates in April 2025, it made clear that the measures were intended not only to protect US industry but also as negotiating leverage to extract bilateral concessions.
The US–Cambodia tariff deal lacks enforceable labour protections and accountability, leaving Cambodian workers vulnerable and undermining long-standing US credibility and leadership on human rights.
Cambodia and Pakistan agreed in principle to hold talks on the establishment of the bilateral trade agreement to further deepen trade and investment cooperation.
A fair pact will elude India if US bases its negotiations on deals with Malaysia and Cambodia.
China complained to Malaysia and Cambodia about the trade deals they signed with the US last month, underscoring the delicate balance countries must strike in the rivalry between Beijing and Washington.
An early review of the texts reveals new handouts to Big Tech and other corporate interests, with little to nothing that will help working people in the US.
The United States and Cambodia have agreed to a trade deal that will provide US exporters with unprecedented access to Cambodia’s market.
Cambodia dodged a bullet by successfully negotiating a tariff deal with the US, which brought down the rates from 36 percent to 19 percent.
President Donald Trump said the US will resume trade negotiations with Thailand and Cambodia after they agreed to halt clashes along their disputed border, taking credit for pushing them to peace after threatening punishing tariffs.
