Trump tariffs

Economists raise full-year NODX growth forecasts after July’s 24.2% rise

2026-08-17T11:31:30.000Z
The ministry noted that Singapore’s economic competitiveness is underpinned by strong rule of law, transparent regulations, as well as zero tolerance for fraud, corruption and criminal activities.

Firms transhipping through Singapore must declare the true country of origin of goods: MTI

2026-08-16T05:23:57.000Z
The China-Africa-South-east Asia-US trade route shows the lengths companies are willing to go to access the US market.

China’s 20,000-mile solar trade route that battled US tariffs

2026-08-15T05:42:18.000Z
Washington has placed Singapore in Tier 3, which the White House report said consists of “small, opportunistic Chinese targets”. 

US flags 40 economies, including Singapore, in China’s ‘shadow transshipment network’

2026-08-14T08:54:39.000Z
The USTR claims that Singapore, among 60 economies, has failed to impose prohibitions on trade in goods produced with forced labour.

Reframing ‘Brand Singapore’ for an ‘America First’ era needs business support

2026-08-11T04:00:00.000Z
Trump has made tariffs ​a central pillar of his foreign and trade policies despite criticism from some analysts and legal setbacks.

US refunds US$100 billion in tariffs struck down by Supreme Court, filing shows

2026-08-06T02:35:24.000Z
The Chinese Commerce Ministry announced four sets of countermeasures on Aug 5 in response to recent US moves.

China hits back at US tech curbs with tighter drone export rules, sanctions on US firms

2026-08-06T00:04:26.000Z
The states are asking the trade court to declare the new tariffs unlawful, stop them and order refunds of levies the plaintiffs have paid.

25 Democratic-led US states sue Trump administration over new tariffs

2026-08-03T23:39:44.000Z
While most intra-Asean tariffs are already at zero or close to it, businesses still face customs delays and different national requirements.

Asean’s best defence against US tariff turmoil lies close to home

2026-07-30T04:00:00.000Z
Donald Trump wields tariffs as both an economic and diplomatic tool, with goals ranging from raising government revenue to creating leverage at the negotiating table.

Trump’s revamped tariff wall is solidifying with new statutes

2026-07-29T07:01:56.000Z