Trump signs peace and trade agreements ending the conflict between Cambodia and Thailand – tearing apart the United Nations: “I did not interfere”

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — President Trump criticized the United Nations for not being more involved in ending wars as he signed peace and trade agreements Sunday with world leaders. Cambodia, Thailand And Malaysia – where the three countries pledged to strengthen US economic relations in exchange for reducing tariffs.

Trump (79 years old) said that the peace agreement, which formalizes the truce he brokered in July, could save “millions of lives” in the two Southeast Asian countries, which were represented by their prime ministers at the ceremony held in the Malaysian capital.

“Millions of people are alive today because of this peace treaty,” Trump declared.

“The United Nations should be doing this, but they’re not doing it. They’re not doing it. They turned off my teleprompter. When I gave a speech, I had to give a speech without a teleprompter. They’re good at that.” The elevator was not working well. He added: “It has completely stopped.”

“But, I mean, the UN has such great potential. I wish they could do it. They didn’t interfere with us at all. We just made the deal and reported the deal, and everyone was kind of amazed that we got it done so quickly and so well.”

The peace agreement, which stipulated a military withdrawal from a disputed border area and the exchange of prisoners of war, ended five days of fighting in July that killed at least 66 people.

“I shouldn’t say it’s a hobby, because it’s more serious than just a hobby, but it’s something I’m good at, and it’s something I love doing,” Trump said. Clashes between Pakistan and Taliban-ruled Afghanistan.

“I heard that Pakistan and Afghanistan started the problem. But I will solve this problem very quickly,” he said.

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who was previously imprisoned on politically motivated corruption and sodomy charges, hosted the event and lightly noted that Trump faced four criminal cases before his election victory last year.

“We have a lot in common,” Ibrahim joked. “I was in prison, but you almost made it there.”

Meanwhile, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet praised Trump’s participation in the peace deal and said: “Reflecting the gratitude of the Cambodian people, I have nominated President Donald J. Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. He has saved lives.”

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul also expressed his “sincere appreciation” to Trump.

In July, Trump spoke with the leaders of the two countries during the clashes and threatened to impose higher US tariffs on the two export-dependent countries if they were unable to reach a ceasefire.

After the fighting ended, Trump reduced his “reciprocal” tariffs on Cambodia and Thailand to 19% – down from the threatened rates of 49% and 36%, respectively.

New trade agreements with Cambodia, Malaysia and Thailand have also reduced tariff rates.

For example, the Cambodian trade agreement reduces tariff rates on most apparel exports essential to the local economy, which will now have a tariff rate of between 7% and 15%, according to a recent report. Extensive spreadsheet.

The White House did not immediately release documents setting the new prices for Thai and Malaysian goods, but data on the three deals said the new “reciprocal” tariff rates between the two countries could eventually reach “zero percent” for some products.

Cambodia, in turn, has committed to purchasing 10 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft for the national airline.

Thailand has agreed to additional purchases of $2.6 billion in U.S. agricultural products, including corn and soybeans, and a $5.4 billion purchase of U.S. energy, including liquefied natural gas, as well as the purchase of 80 U.S.-made aircraft for $18.8 billion, according to a White House fact sheet.

Malaysia agreed to purchase 30 aircraft and spend $150 billion on American technology devices, including semiconductors, in addition to purchasing $3.4 billion annually in liquefied natural gas, $204 million in coal and communications products, and making investments worth $70 billion in the United States.

New critical minerals agreements with Thailand and Malaysia outline plans for future investments and a “pricing framework including price floors or similar measures” in response to Chinese export controls.

The minerals agreement comes after Trump signed a historic agreement with Australia last week to confront “non-market policies” from Beijing.

The peace and trade agreements signed on Sunday were the most prominent events accompanying Trump’s visit to Malaysia, which hosts the ASEAN Conference of Southeast Asian Nations. President unexpectedly She danced with local artists on the runway As he exited his 23-hour flight from Washington on his way to the ceremony.

Trump stopped en route to Qatar, where he hosted the country’s emir and prime minister aboard Air Force One to discuss progress in implementing his 20-point peace plan for Gaza, which on October 10 ended two years of war.