Trump Wields Trade Threat as Peacemaker in China’s Backyard
In a surprising move, President Donald Trump has wielded his trade threat as a diplomatic tool to help resolve a deadly border clash between Thailand and Cambodia. The article suggests that Trump's tariff threats against these two countries have pushed them to end their ongoing conflict, demonstrating his willingness to use trade as a means to stop armed conflicts. This action has also allowed the U.S. to upstage China in its own regional sphere of influence, as the two Southeast Asian nations are considered to be within China's traditional sphere of influence. The article highlights Trump's unconventional approach to foreign policy, where he is not hesitant to use economic leverage to achieve geopolitical objectives, even in areas traditionally dominated by other major powers like China.
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