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EPISODE · Oct 27, 2025 · 2 MIN

U.S.–Cambodia Agreement on Reciprocal Trade

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U.S.–Cambodia Agreement on Reciprocal TradeDate/Source: October 26, 2025 — Briefings & StatementsPurpose: Final agreement to deepen bilateral trade and grant unprecedented market access for both countries.Tariffs:Non‑tariff barriers: Joint work to streamline import licensing and approvals; recognize U.S. sanitary and phytosanitary measures; stronger enforcement against counterfeiting/piracy and “notorious markets.”Agriculture: Cambodia to accept agreed U.S. regulatory certificates and address barriers to U.S. farm products.Labor and environment: Cambodia to protect internationally recognized labor rights, prohibit imports made with forced labor, and strengthen enforcement; adopt and enforce high environmental standards, addressing illegal logging, fisheries subsidies, IUU fishing, and wildlife trafficking.Additional chapters: Digital trade, services, investment, IP, customs/trade facilitation, good regulatory practices, and disciplines on distortionary SOE behavior.Security and supply chains: Cooperation on supply chain resilience, anti–duty evasion, investment security, and export controls.Commercial note: Air Cambodia to work with Boeing to support the country’s aviation ecosystem and airline growth.National security consideration: The U.S. may consider the Agreement’s effects when taking actions under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act (19 U.S.C. 1862).Next steps: Complete domestic formalities ahead of entry into force.

U.S.–Cambodia Agreement on Reciprocal TradeDate/Source: October 26, 2025 — Briefings & StatementsPurpose: Final agreement to deepen bilateral trade and grant unprecedented market access for both countries.Tariffs:Non‑tariff barriers: Joint work to streamline import licensing and approvals; recognize U.S. sanitary and phytosanitary measures; stronger enforcement against counterfeiting/piracy and “notorious markets.”Agriculture: Cambodia to accept agreed U.S. regulatory certificates and address barriers to U.S. farm products.Labor and environment: Cambodia to protect internationally recognized labor rights, prohibit imports made with forced labor, and strengthen enforcement; adopt and enforce high environmental standards, addressing illegal logging, fisheries subsidies, IUU fishing, and wildlife trafficking.Additional chapters: Digital trade, services, investment, IP, customs/trade facilitation, good regulatory practices, and disciplines on distortionary SOE behavior.Security and supply chains: Cooperation on supply chain resilience, anti–duty evasion, investment security, and export controls.Commercial note: Air Cambodia to work with Boeing to support the country’s aviation ecosystem and airline growth.National security consideration: The U.S. may consider the Agreement’s effects when taking actions under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act (19 U.S.C. 1862).Next steps: Complete domestic formalities ahead of entry into force.

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