Cambodia nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize amid border conflict resolution
By bellecarter // 2025-08-05
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  • Cambodia announced its intention to nominate U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize due to his role in mediating a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand, which ended a deadly border conflict.
  • The conflict, which began after a land mine explosion injured Thai soldiers, escalated into the heaviest fighting in over a decade, displacing over 300,000 people and causing at least 43 deaths. Trump's intervention, including a critical phone call urging both sides to cease hostilities, led to a ceasefire negotiated in Malaysia on July 28.
  • This is not the first time Trump has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize; Pakistani officials and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have also nominated him for his efforts in mediating conflicts. The Nobel Peace Prize honors individuals or organizations that significantly contribute to peace between nations.
  • Trump's involvement had significant economic implications for Cambodia. The U.S. initially threatened a 49 percent tariff on Cambodian goods but reduced it to 19 percent following Trump's intervention, providing relief to Cambodia's crucial garment and footwear industry.
  • Trump's role in resolving the conflict demonstrates a shift in his foreign policy approach, highlighting the use of trade as a tool for peace and the interplay between diplomacy and economic leverage in international relations.
Cambodia announced on Friday, Aug. 1, its intention to nominate U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. The decision follows Trump's direct intervention in mediating a ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand, which halted a deadly border conflict that had displaced over 300,000 people and claimed at least 43 lives. (Related: Thailand and Cambodia reach CEASEFIRE following U.S. pressure.) Cambodia's Deputy Prime Minister and top trade negotiator, Sun Chanthol, confirmed the nomination during a press conference in the capital, Phnom Penh. "We acknowledge his great efforts for peace," Chanthol said, expressing gratitude for Trump's role in brokering the ceasefire. "He deserves to be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize." The conflict, which erupted late last month after a land mine explosion wounded five Thai soldiers, quickly escalated into the heaviest fighting between the two nations in over a decade. Both sides blamed each other for initiating the clashes, which led to a humanitarian crisis as civilians fled the violence. Trump's involvement came at a critical juncture. According to Reuters, it was a call from the U.S. president last week that broke the deadlock in negotiations. Trump urged the leaders of both countries to cease hostilities, emphasizing that the U.S. would not engage in trade discussions until the conflict was resolved. His intervention was followed by a ceasefire negotiated in Malaysia on July 28.

International recognition

Cambodia's nomination of Trump is not the first. Pakistani officials announced in June that they would recommend Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts in mediating a conflict with India. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also revealed last month that he had nominated Trump for the prestigious award. The Nobel Peace Prize, established by Swedish inventor Alfred Nobel, is awarded to individuals or organizations that have made the most significant contributions to "advance fellowship between nations." Trump's role in facilitating peace talks between Cambodia and Thailand aligns with the award's mission. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt echoed the sentiment on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter. "President Trump made this happen. Give him the Nobel Peace Prize!" she wrote, underscoring the administration's belief in Trump's pivotal role in the ceasefire.

Economic implications

Beyond the immediate peace, Trump's intervention has had economic ramifications for Cambodia. The U.S. had initially threatened to impose a 49 percent tariff on Cambodian goods, a move that would have severely impacted the country's vital garment and footwear sector. Chanthol revealed that the tariff was later reduced to 36 percent, and ultimately to 19 percent, following Trump's intervention. "We are grateful for the reduced tariff rate," Chanthol said, highlighting the economic relief that accompanied the peace agreement. The garment and footwear industry is a cornerstone of Cambodia's economy, employing hundreds of thousands of workers and contributing significantly to the country's GDP. Trump's involvement in resolving the conflict between Cambodia and Thailand marks a departure from his often contentious foreign policy approach. It also underscores the complex interplay between diplomacy and economic leverage in international relations. The Nobel Peace Prize nomination reflects a growing recognition of Trump's efforts to use trade as a tool for peace. As Cambodia prepares to formally nominate Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, the international community will be watching closely. The nomination highlights the unexpected ways in which global leaders can influence peace and stability, even in regions far from their own borders. While the outcome of the nomination remains uncertain, Trump's role in mediating the Cambodia-Thailand conflict has already left a mark on the region's history. Watch the video below that talks about Netanyahu nominating Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. This video is from the NewsClips channel on Brighteon.com.

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