PHNOM PENH: Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen blasted the European Union for holding the country “hostage” with threats to axe trade preferences after it held elections with no credible opposition.
The EU threatened in October to withdraw the duty-free Everything But Arms scheme (EBA), which benefits exports from Cambodia’s garment and footwear sector, the largest formal employer.
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