Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the implications of the Trump administration's "security for economy" strategy, using South Korea as a case study, highlighting how economic concessions were made under the pressure of security threats from the U.S. [1][18] Economic Concessions - South Korea agreed to a 15% tariff on exports to the U.S., which, although lower than the initially threatened 25%, still undermines the competitiveness of South Korean companies in the U.S. market [3] - South Korea was compelled to invest $350 billion in the U.S., with $150 billion specifically allocated for the U.S. shipbuilding industry, adversely affecting South Korea's own leading shipbuilding sector [3] - An additional $100 billion in U.S. liquefied natural gas purchases was mandated, leading to significant capital outflow and compromising South Korea's energy security strategy [3] Security Pressure - The U.S. military's potential withdrawal of 4,500 troops from South Korea created significant political turmoil, leading to heightened fears beyond mere economic threats [5] - The U.S. justified the troop withdrawal as a strategic adjustment to reduce vulnerability in front-line deployments, which was perceived as a form of extreme pressure on South Korea [8] Global Trade Dynamics - South Korea's concessions are part of a broader trend where allies have succumbed to U.S. pressure under the "America First" policy, with other countries like the UK, Japan, and the EU also making significant economic sacrifices [10][12] - Countries like Canada, India, and China have adopted different strategies in response to U.S. pressure, with Canada taking a hard stance, India employing delay tactics, and China successfully forcing concessions from the U.S. [14] Long-term Implications - The compromises made by South Korea reflect a successful implementation of the Trump administration's strategy, which, while yielding short-term economic benefits for the U.S., risks eroding long-standing alliances and trust among allies [18]

泰国外交部发言人：双边机制是解决当前冲突的最佳方式，我们不需要第三方国家的调停。我们希望进 行双边谈判，我们的大门是敞开的，但在开始对话之前，柬埔寨必须停止在边境的暴力行为，我们致力 于以和平方式解决这场冲突。 ...

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