How US-China trade war will hit Singapore: Companies hit but medium-term outlook not all bleak

As the US-China trade war shows no sign of abating, there are fears that it could escalate into something bigger. The Straits Times talks to analysts about the possible scenarios and the impact on the region, including Singapore.

Seow Bei Yi

Business Correspondent

Updated

Published

September 28, 2018 at 5:00 AM

For some manufacturers in Singapore, it is a race against time to avoid a negative spillover from the escalating trade war between the US and China.

For other businesses, the situation suggests opportunities in the coming years, with talk of production and trade flows being redirected to the region.

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