Tariffs

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Another rumble in the trade jungle: Will Trump’s new tariffs survive a court challenge?

About a third of Singapore’s domestic exports to the US could be subject to a 12.5 per cent duty under forced labour tariffs, an allegation that the Republic disputes.

Economists lower Singapore growth forecast for 2026 to 3.5% from 3.6%: MAS survey

The Singapore economy expanded by 6 per cent year on year in the first quarter of 2026, slightly exceeding the survey’s median forecast of 5.8 per cent in the previous survey.

Japan’s trade balance swings to deficit as yen inflates value of imports

The yen traded at 158.29 against the dollar on average in May, 10 per cent weaker than a year ago.

Trump threatens 100% tariff on French wines over digital tax

US President Donald Trump is training his tariffs gun on France’s winegrowers to protect American tech giants.

Brazil Senate committee backs central bank autonomy despite Lula resistance

FILE PHOTO: The Central Bank of Brazil headquarters in Brasilia, Brazil, December 18, 2024. REUTERS/Adriano Machado/File Photo

China exports jump 19% in May on booming AI trade as shipments to US surge

Containers at Qingdao port in China’s eastern Shandong province on June 5, 2026.

Norway rejects US claim on forced labour, opposes tariffs

A 3D-printed miniature model of U.S. President Donald Trump and the Norway flag appear in this illustration taken January 17, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

Trump’s latest tariff salvo may not be fix for global issue of forced labour

One-third of Singapore’s exports could be slapped with a 12.5 per cent tariff, its Ministry of Trade and Industry said on June 4 as it rejected the US claim of forced labour links.

New Trump tariff of 12.5% would cover one-third of Singapore exports to the US: MTI

The new tariffs will replace a 10 per cent global levy under Section 122 when it expires in late July.

Trump orders US Customs to crack down on tariff cheats

The order would address issues like importers’ use of shell companies, schemes that route shipments through a third country in order to hide the true origin.

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