Preah Sihanouk Provincial Television, August 1 — Sun Chanthol, first vice chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia, said he would continue talks with the United States to seek further reductions in tariffs on Cambodian goods.
A U.S. executive order issued on July 31 set an additional 19% reciprocal tariff on covered Cambodian goods exported to the United States, generally applicable from 12:01 a.m. U.S. Eastern Daylight Time on August 7, with exceptions and transitional arrangements, including for eligible goods in transit. Sun Chanthol made the remarks on the morning of August 1 at a press conference on the outcome of Cambodia–U.S. tariff negotiations.
He said that products such as garments, footwear and hats were not made in the United States. “These products support many jobs in Cambodia, particularly for women. These industries are extremely important to our country,” he said.
Reporter: Nget Pisan
Editor: Zhao Yi
