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SBF pushes back on US trade probes, warns tariffs would hurt American firms

Singapore’s acts, policies and practices do not ‘burden or restrict’ commerce of the United States, it adds

MTI says that the bilateral trade relationship between the US and Singapore already favours the Americans.

Singapore tells US it has no forced labour in supply chains, pushes back on overcapacity claims

Any trade surplus the city-state runs with other nations is a ‘market-driven’ outcome, says MTI

India’s merchandise exports rose to US$38.92 billion in March from US$36.61 billion in February, while imports fell to US$59.9 billion from US$63.71 billion,

India's trade deficit shrinks to US$20.98 billion in March

[NEW DELHI] India’s merchandise trade deficit narrowed to US$20.98 billion in March, government data showed on Wednesday (Apr 15), amid risks the Iran war could impede exports to Gulf countries while ...

As China has moved up the value-added curve in exports of EVs, robots, drones, solar panels and wind turbines, expansion in knowledge-intensive service exports has followed.

China’s new trade front with the world – services

The country is rapidly moving up the global ranks as an exporter of knowledge-intensive products

Exports rose 4.2 per cent in February, driven by gold and natural gas shipments.

US trade deficit widened in February by less than forecast

The gap in goods and services trade grew 4.9% from the prior month to US$57.3 billion

India’s trade deficit narrows to US$27.1 billion in February

India’s trade deficit narrows to US$27.1 billion in February

Officials warn that the escalating crisis around the Strait of Hormuz could stall key shipments, and raise prices

Exports increased 5.5 per cent in January from the prior month, fuelled by outbound shipments of non-monetary gold and other precious metals, as well as computers and aircraft.

US trade gap narrowed in January by more than projected

The gap in goods and services trade shrank more than 25% from the prior month to US$54.5 billion

Above: A container ship at the Port of Seattle. Trade data was notably volatile in 2025 on a month-to-month basis, as US importers reacted to a persistent drumbeat of tariff announcements from US President Donald Trump.

US trade deficit widens, capping one of biggest since 1960

It has expanded to US$70.3 billion in December, culminating in US$901.5 billion for the full year

Imports decreased 3.2 per cent, reflecting declines in inbound shipments of medication and non-monetary gold.

US trade gap shrinks to smallest since 2009 on imports drop

The goods and services trade gap shrank 39% from the prior month to US$29.4 billion