Joint Statement on United States-Cambodia Agreement on Reciprocal Trade
Impact Score: 3
Timeline: Implementation expected “in the coming weeks” following completion of domestic formalities by both countries.
Summary: The U.S. and Cambodia established a reciprocal trade agreement to enhance bilateral economic ties, featuring Cambodia’s elimination of tariffs on U.S. goods and the U.S. maintaining selective tariffs on Cambodian products. Both nations commit to addressing non-tariff barriers, labor rights, environmental standards, digital trade, and national security cooperation. The agreement also anticipates a commercial deal supporting Cambodia’s aviation sector. Vanderbilt University programs related to trade, environment, and international relations may experience effects and opportunities from this agreement.
Key Actions: Vanderbilt’s global strategy, business, engineering, law, and environmental programs should explore collaboration, research, and educational initiatives aligned with trade, labor, and environmental commitments under the agreement.
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