Trump tariffs
Unclear if US tariffs on Singapore will rise from 10% to 15%: Gan Siow Huang
America has yet to issue an official directive on the increase, she says
US to pay interest if ordered to refund importers over tariffs
The interest question has not been central to the legal wrangling, but underscores the massive financial stakes
US still expects governments to abide by reciprocal trade pacts: Trump’s 2026 trade policy agenda
In South-east Asia, Malaysia, Cambodia and Indonesia have such agreements
Hard to make the case for new US global tariffs to apply to Singapore: ex-US envoy
The levies are especially jarring when it comes to the city-state, with which the United States has a consistent trade surplus
Despite legal woes, Trump’s tariffs remain a challenge for South-east Asia
The Supreme Court’s tariff decision introduces new uncertainties, but does not reverse America’s protectionist trend
Bosses should not hold their breath for a Trump tariff refund
The process will be slow and politically fraught
US sets initial duties on Indian solar imports at 126%
While the levies are set to benefit domestic manufacturers, they also will pinch American renewable developers
Asia’s trade corridors face ‘significant growth’ with Asean among main beneficiaries: Citi
Trade flows from North and East Asia to the Asean and South Asia regions rose by 44% between 2019 and 2024
Singapore climbs Macquarie’s Asean preference rankings after Trump’s tariff reset
City-state is now in second place after Malaysia
Trump faces tough legal landscape to oppose tariff refunds
Trade lawyers have warned that the government did not completely rule out the possibility of refund fights