Trade policy and regulation

Nearly half of 203 garment, footwear and travel goods (GFT) factories surveyed in Cambodia are uncertain whether they can sustain operations beyond the next three months due to unclear US tariff policies and waning buyer confidence. ...

Cambodia has tightened enforcement at key border checkpoints and assured the public of stable fuel and goods supplies, following the government’s decision to suspend all imports of fruits, vegetables, petroleum, and gas from Thailand amid rising cross-border tensions. ...

Persistent pressure and threats from certain Thai extremist groups have prompted the Cambodian government to suspend all fuel and gas imports from Thailand. The Cambodian government, economic experts and the general public are all reportedly in agreement that Cambodia is fully capable of securing enough ...

Cambodia has submitted three documents to the United States in preparation for the third round of tariff negotiations, with positive outcome hoped by Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol. ...

Cambodia imposed a ban on the import of Thai fruits and vegetables at all border checkpoints—a move analysts say could boost the value of Cambodian agricultural products. Farmers, however, claim the benefits might not be immediate as crops, such as fruits, take time to harvest. ...

Senate President Hun Sen urged Cambodian workers in Thailand to return home, noting that the border dispute will “not be easily resolved”, while giving the Thai government a 24-hour ultimatum to reinstate the normal immigration border operating hours or face the consequence of an import ...

Senate President Hun Sen has sent a stark warning to Thailand that if today it refuses to reopen borders it has closed with Cambodia, Cambodia will retaliate by banning the import of Thai fruits and vegetables. ...

Senior officials of the customs delegations from ASEAN member countries have jointly expressed concern over the unilateral imposition of customs tariffs by the US, which they fear could create uncertainty and pose significant challenges for investors. ...

Economists are optimistic that exports to Vietnam will increase significantly in the wake of a Vietnamese announcement that it will grant zero per cent tariff preferences on 28 tariff lines of Cambodian-origin products until December 31, 2026. ...

Next month, the second round of negotiations regarding the Trump administration’s 49% “reciprocal” tariffs on Cambodian goods will resume. Although the US appeared to have calculated the tariff rate based on the trade deficit, the origin of goods was likely a decisive factor. ...

The General Department of Customs and Excise (GDCE) has instructed all customs authorities to take strict measures against the smuggling of fresh durians through the border corridors under their jurisdiction. ...

The Cambodian government has reaffirmed its strong commitment to strengthening procedures to prevent and combat origin fraud and to promote transparent implementation of rules of origin for goods exported to the US. ...

Cambodia has temporarily suspended livestock and meat imports from Thailand after two human anthrax cases, including one death, were confirmed there, although no cases have been reported in Cambodia. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has ordered stricter inspections of imported vegetables and meat, calling for broader public education on the prevention of cancer, as cancer kills one Cambodian every 40 minutes—or about 38 lives each day. ...

British ambassador to Cambodia Dominic Williams has highlighted the crucial role an effective taxation system will play in supporting Cambodia’s economic growth, particularly as the country looks ahead to its Vision 2050. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has explained how the US increase in import tariffs on goods demonstrates that the US has been and continues to incur significant losses from importing goods from many countries around the world, as reflected through its trade deficit. ...

Several government officials – and private sector representatives – have shared their belief that Cambodians should not be overly concerned about US President Donald Trump’s announcement that the Kingdom will be subject to 49% “Reciprocal Tariffs”. ...

Trump’s newly announced “reciprocal tariffs” appear to be based on a formula that relies on the trade imbalance between the US and its partners, rather than any real-world tariffs or duties imposed by other nations. ...

US President Donald Trump has announced a 49% tariff on goods imported from Cambodia, the highest rate of the numerous tariffs he announced this morning, Cambodia time. ...

The Ministry of Commerce has dismissed calls by farmers to ban frozen meat imports because they are bound by free trade agreement contracts. ...

Private sector working groups (PSWGs) of the Government-Private Sector Forum have said that they have increased their activities to facilitate better trade in Cambodia. ...

Following a series of negotiations spanning nearly five years, the Cambodian and Philippines governments have concluded the final draft of a double taxation agreement (DTA) between the two nations, in a bid to improve trade and ease investment mechanisms. ...

Prime Minister Hun Manet has underlined the key roles and responsibilities of the Trade Policy Advisory Board (TPAB) while presiding over the inaugural launch and first plenary session of the TPAB, held here at the Peace Palace on April 8, 2024. ...

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) has given a big impetus to Cambodia’s exports, contributing to the economic development, said Sok Siphana, Senior Minister in Charge of International and Multilateral Trade and Economic Relations. ...