Akin Advises Royal Government of Cambodia on Landmark Tariff Agreement with the United States

(Washington, D.C.) — Akin advised the Royal Government of Cambodia in securing a landmark bilateral trade agreement with the United States. The agreement reduced Cambodia’s initially assigned reciprocal tariff rate from 49% to 19%, one of the largest reductions for any trading partner of the U.S. as part of this process. 

Akin’s strategic guidance throughout the negotiations helped foster constructive dialogue between the parties, ultimately leading to an agreement that allows Cambodia to remain competitive in its exports to the U.S. and puts it on a path of continued economic growth. 

The successful outcome reflects Akin’s cross-practice collaboration, drawing on the firm’s deep experience in Washington and its ability to navigate complex international trade and policy issues. 

The Akin team was led by lobbying & public policy partner Scott Parven and included international trade partner Stephen Kho and lobbying & public policy senior policy advisor Joseph Fawkner and senior counsel Josh Teitelbaum. 

About Akin’s Lobbying & Public Policy Practice 

Our renowned lobbying & public policy practice integrates a top lobbying practice within a full-service law firm. Our bipartisan group comprises more than 75 lawyers and other professionals focused exclusively on representing clients before the federal government on legislative, policy and regulatory matters. 

Our team includes former members of Congress and other lawyers and professionals with considerable government service experience who also engage in political activities for both major U.S. political parties. With this formidable experience, we help clients with advocacy and building relationships with key leaders and staff throughout Congress and the executive branch. 

About Akin’s International Trade Practice 

Akin’s renowned international trade practice guides clients through the strategic decisions, regulatory frameworks, and disputes that shape how goods, services and technologies move around the world. The practice is among the largest, most distinguished and most geographically diverse in the world. 

Akin’s team includes former high-ranking national security and foreign policy officials from the departments of Justice, Commerce, State, Treasury, Defense and Homeland Security, as well as the USTR, White House and Congress. With lawyers and advisors located in the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, the team brings a global perspective to clients’ matters. 

The firm’s broader regulatory section has more than 130 professionals covering antitrust, communications, cybersecurity, financial services, environmental, government procurement, health care, international trade, privacy and transportation issues. 

About Akin 

Akin is a leading international law firm with more than 900 lawyers and advisors across offices in the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, delivering innovative legal solutions and strategic counsel to clients around the world. 

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