Cambodia, U.S. Set Plans to Deepen Investment Ties Amid Growing Trade Momentum

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (Oct.23, 2025) — Cambodia and the United States are moving forward with plans to deepen bilateral investment and economic cooperation, following the 3rd Cambodia–United States Public-Private Sector Dialogue held Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025.

The meeting, co-chaired by Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and CDC First Vice-Chairman Sun Chanthol and U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Bridgette L. Walker, focused on enhancing Cambodia’s investment climate for American businesses and advancing joint initiatives to support trade and private-sector growth.

The dialogue brought together representatives from the American Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (AmCham), the U.S.-ASEAN Business Council (US-ABC), Cambodian ministries, and private-sector stakeholders. Participants discussed regulatory reforms, market access, and investment facilitation, building on progress made during the previous two sessions.

Sun Chanthol announced that he will lead a Cambodian investment roadshow to the United States in late October and early November, aimed at promoting Cambodia’s investment potential and attracting new U.S. capital.

The renewed push for economic engagement comes amid a surge in bilateral trade. From January to September 2025, Cambodia–U.S. trade reached over $7.2 billion, with Cambodian exports accounting for the majority. In a major breakthrough, the U.S.

reduced its reciprocal tariff rate on Cambodian goods to 19%, down from 49% in April — a move hailed as a strategic win for Cambodia’s export economy.

U.S. companies praised the Cambodian government’s responsiveness to investor concerns and welcomed the open dialogue. Several issues raised in previous meetings have been addressed through concrete actions, reinforcing investor confidence in the Cambodian market.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to regular engagement and collaborative problem-solving, signaling a shared vision for long-term, mutually beneficial economic ties.