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First responders standing amid rubble at the site of an Israeli airstrike in Beirut's Corniche al-Mazraa neighbourhood on April 8.

Trump announces 50% tariffs on nations supplying Iran with weapons

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump takes questions as he speaks during a press conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 6, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci/File Photo

US removes ‘inaccurate statement’ on Singapore trade surplus; Govt to attend hearings on probes

The temporary global 10 per cent tariff rate imposed under Section 122 - announced after the court ruling - expires in July.

Trump’s trade war with China in focus ahead of May summit

The U.S. and Chinese flags are seen on the day of a bilateral meeting between the U.S. and China, in Geneva, Switzerland, May 10, 2025. KEYSTONE/EDA/Martial Trezzini/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo

A year after ‘Liberation Day’, Trump sets new drug tariffs, adjusts metals duties

US President Donald Trump delivers remarks on tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House on April 2, 2025.

Trump cuts US duty rates on steel, aluminium and copper derivative products

A finished steel coil is secured by a worker at a US steel mill in Farrell, Pennsylvania.

Electricity, gas tariffs to go up from April to June; sharper increases expected later in 2026: EMA

n average 4-room HDB household may see a $2.36 drop in its monthly electricity bill before GST, for example.

US menus change as Trump’s tariffs hit wine prices

The tariff rate for many European goods was set at 15 per cent last August under a US-EU trade deal.

WTO talks end in deadlock after Brazil blocks deal on e-commerce duties

In what is seen as a test for the WTO’s relevance, ministers are stuck on extending the moratorium following objections from Brazil.

Singapore seeks deeper ties with Germany to boost trade between ASEAN and EU: Gan Kim Yong

DPM Gan said beyond strengthening bilateral ties, Singapore and Germany can also cooperate on promoting multilateral relations between the European Union and Asean regions.

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