Bangkok: Thailand says its trade discussions with the United States have been slowed because Washington wants clarity on Bangkok’s commitment to a recent truce agreement with Cambodia. The pause comes as tension rises along the Thai Cambodian border following new incidents that Thailand says violate the ceasefire.

According to Thai officials, the Office of the United States Trade Representative informed Bangkok that progress on a planned reciprocal trade framework would remain on hold until Thailand confirms its position on the truce. The framework was announced in October and was expected to open the door to possible tariff reductions on selected Thai products, although the current 19 percent tariff would remain in place for now.

The issue is tied to a ceasefire deal between Thailand a

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