AKP Phnom Penh, February 19, 2026—

Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Moha Borvor Thipadei Hun Manet and U.S. Trade Representative H.E. Jamieson Greer have pledged to expand bilateral commerce and investment during talks in Washington, marking a thaw in economic relations between the two nations.

The meeting, held on Feb. 18 (U.S. time) during Samdech Hun Manet’s participation in the inaugural meeting of Board of Peace, follows a surge in economic activity. 

H.E. Greer noted that trade between the U.S. and Cambodia grew by nearly 29 percent in 2025, a shift he attributed to rising investor confidence.

Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet welcomed a new deal establishing a roughly 19 percent tariff rate on Cambodian exports to the U.S. market.

The Prime Minister also credited U.S. President Donald Trump for supporting peace efforts that led to a December 2025 ceasefire ending border tensions between Cambodia and Thailand.

Both officials cited a significant rise in U.S. foreign direct investment (FDI) into the Southeast Asian nation.

"This growth reflects strong trust and fruitful cooperation," H.E. Greer said, according to the Royal Government of Cambodia’s statement.

Samdech Thipadei Hun Manet reaffirmed that Cambodia is fast-tracking domestic procedures to ensure the full implementation of the trade pact.

By Heng Panha