First came a push from the Malaysian premier, then China reached out, but it was only after U.S. President Donald Trump called Thailand's leader last week that Bangkok agreed to talks with Cambodia to end an escalating military conflict.

White House officials say President Trump has helped deliver an “immediate and unconditional” ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia, as the two countries were previously engaged in a “deadly conflict” that had displaced more than 300,

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Wednesday that Thailand and Cambodia reached trade agreements with the U.S. just days after the Southeast Asian countries agreed to a ceasefire to end the five days of deadly clashes along their border.