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D-Day for global trade as Trump sworn in as 45th US president

But analysts say fears of US protectionist policies affecting Singapore and Asia overblown

Published Thu, Jan 19, 2017 · 09:50 PM

Singapore

TODAY, Donald Trump will become the most powerful man in the world. In the next few months, exporters, financial markets and leaders around the world will find out whether his campaign threats will become reality, or not.

If it is any consolation, senior investment analysts are now saying that fears of protectionist policies from the US affecting Singapore and Asia might be overblown.

Tax cuts, deregulation and government spending plans are more likely to be set in motion in Mr Trump's first 100 days in the White House, they told The Business Times.

Their optimism stands at odds with the b…

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