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Singapore-US ties

SBF: Unilateral tariffs, import curbs could backfire and disrupt supply chains for US firms

SBF pointed out that about 6,600 US companies operate in Singapore, with extensive two-way investment and integration across supply chains.
SBF pointed out that about 6,600 US companies operate in Singapore, with extensive two-way investment and integration across supply chains.

Commentary

When Singapore starts to worry about Washington

Among all ASEAN countries, Singapore respondents registered the highest level of concern about US leadership under President Trump.
Among all ASEAN countries, Singapore respondents registered the highest level of concern about US leadership under President Trump.

In official filing to US, S’pore denies trade surplus, rejects claims exports due to excess capacity

The Ministry of Trade and Industry said it understands US concerns with structural excess capacity and is ready to further engage the US on this issue.
The Ministry of Trade and Industry said it understands US concerns with structural excess capacity and is ready to further engage the US on this issue.

EnterpriseSG opens new Austin office to help S’pore companies expand in the US

scaoc14 - Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong officiated the launch of Enterprise Singapore's new Austin Overseas Centre on April 13 in Austin, Texas.

PHOTO CREDIT: ENTERPRISE SINGAPORE
scaoc14 - Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong officiated the launch of Enterprise Singapore's new Austin Overseas Centre on April 13 in Austin, Texas.

PHOTO CREDIT: ENTERPRISE SINGAPORE

The Gulf crisis is a warning. Singapore should heed its lessons

War comes to the prosperous Gulf states with missile strikes by Iran on targets such as Jebel Ali port (pictured) in the UAE.
War comes to the prosperous Gulf states with missile strikes by Iran on targets such as Jebel Ali port in the UAE (above).
A yacht sailing past a plume of smoke rising from the port of Jebel Ali following a reported Iranian strike in Dubai on March 1.
War comes to the prosperous Gulf states with missile strikes by Iran on targets such as Jebel Ali port (pictured) in the UAE.
War comes to the prosperous Gulf states with missile strikes by Iran on targets such as Jebel Ali port in the UAE (above).
A yacht sailing past a plume of smoke rising from the port of Jebel Ali following a reported Iranian strike in Dubai on March 1.

S’pore has US$27b trade deficit with US, to seek clarification on US Trade Representative probe: MTI

The Office of the United States Trade Representative has initiated a probe against more than 16 major economies including Singapore.
The Office of the United States Trade Representative has initiated a probe against more than 16 major economies including Singapore.

Hard to make the case for new US global tariffs to apply to Singapore: Ex-US envoy

ST20260202-202694000680-Lim Yaohui-pixgeneric/ Vehicles and ships at Tanjong Pagar Terminal and Sentosa as seen from LAVO Italian Restaurant And Rooftop Bar at level 57 of Marina Bay Sands Tower 1 on Feb 2, 2026. Can be used for stories on wealth, housing, rich, PSA, port, ship, economy, road, transport, container, terminal, trade, berth, budget, transhipment, supply chain, operator, business, and money on Feb 2, 2026. (ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
ST20260202-202694000680-Lim Yaohui-pixgeneric/ Vehicles and ships at Tanjong Pagar Terminal and Sentosa as seen from LAVO Italian Restaurant And Rooftop Bar at level 57 of Marina Bay Sands Tower 1 on Feb 2, 2026. Can be used for stories on wealth, housing, rich, PSA, port, ship, economy, road, transport, container, terminal, trade, berth, budget, transhipment, supply chain, operator, business, and money on Feb 2, 2026. (ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

Tariffs on Singapore expected to stay unchanged even as Trump imposes new 10% global levies

Under IEEPA, a baseline tariff of 10 per cent was charged on goods from Singapore in April 2025.
Under IEEPA, a baseline tariff of 10 per cent was charged on goods from Singapore in April 2025.

US Embassy in Singapore says asking businesses for ‘financial contributions’ is standard practice

The US Embassy in Singapore had in a letter dated Jan 8 called on businesses here to partner the embassy and contribute financially to its preparation for upcoming festivities.
The US Embassy in Singapore had in a letter dated Jan 8 called on businesses here to partner the embassy and contribute financially to its preparation for upcoming festivities.

The US helped with the S’pore ‘miracle’. Now, it’s calling in the favour, says Trump’s new envoy Anjani Sinha

Newly arrived US ambassador to Singapore Dr Anjani Sinha pictured on Nov 26, 2025.
Newly arrived US ambassador to Singapore Dr Anjani Sinha pictured on Nov 26, 2025.

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