Cambodia Explains New Tariffs on US Imports Following Section 301 Investigation

On the afternoon of Monday, July 27, 2026, the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) organized a significant press conference on "New tariff rates on imports from Cambodia to the United States after the compliance investigation of Section 301 of the U.S. Trade Act." The objective was to provide comprehensive, clear, and transparent information to the public, investors, business people, and national and international media. The press conference was led and honored by H.E. Sun Chanthol, Deputy Prime Minister and First Vice President of the CDC. He was joined by H.E. Sim Sokheng, Secretary of State of the Ministry of Commerce, and Mr. Chan Sophath, Deputy Director General of the General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia under the Ministry of Economy and Finance. Numerous representatives from media institutions were also present. During the event, the presidium provided detailed explanations and updates on the cooperation and compliance with the obligations under Section 301 of the U.S. Trade Act. The clear affirmations from the honored speakers reflected the credibility of the Cambodian government, effective inter-ministerial coordination, and strategic preparations and directions to respond to the changing global trade context with flexibility and sustainability. In a cordial atmosphere, the press conference also opened a platform for active discussions and exchange of opinions. The presidium responded directly and substantively to all questions from representatives of national and international media institutions regarding the conference's theme and new opportunities in bilateral trade between Cambodia and the United States. This press conference not only served as a source of timely and clear information but also served as a clear testament to Cambodia's legal maturity and economic diplomacy mechanisms in maintaining and strengthening trade and investment relations with the United States, making them more robust and transparent, in order to serve the national economic interests and the Cambodian people.