CRS: Cambodia Trade Exposure, Tariffs, GSP Lapse, Arms Embargo Lift, Export Controls
Cambodia exported $15.3 billion to the United States in 2025, predominantly garments, but faces elevated tariff pressure after losing GSP eligibility in 2020 and being subject to Trump Administration reciprocal tariffs. The Administration lifted Commerce and State Department export restrictions and the arms embargo in November 2025, and paused tariff negotiations with Cambodia (and Thailand) to mediate their...
What changed
Congressional Research Service published a research or oversight record: Cambodia exported $15.3 billion to the United States in 2025, predominantly garments, but faces elevated tariff pressure after losing GSP eligibility in 2020 and being subject to Trump Administration reciprocal tariffs. The Administration lifted Commerce and State Department export restrictions and the arms embargo in November 2025, and paused tariff negotiations with Cambodia (and Thailand) to mediate their.
Procedural posture
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Affected scope
HS scope: 61, 62, 63; countries: KH, TH, CN, TW, MY, US; instruments: GSP, IEEPA, §232
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