Trump tariffs
Trump eyes tariffs on cheap Canadian fertiliser, Indian rice
The US president is facing mounting pressure to address high consumer prices and persistent inflation
Most countries avoided ‘protectionist virus’ this year, but US could be ‘epicentre of downside risks’ in 2026: DBS
The bank’s chief economist says to watch for more ‘DeepSeek moments’ from China and high levels of FDI in Asean next year
More companies intensifying overseas expansion efforts after ‘better-than-expected’ 2025: panel
Singapore SMEs should also look into making sustainability a core part of their strategy as it helps with saving costs
Brazil offers lesson in winning the ‘Taco’ trade
Global politicians need to understand that White House policy is driven by melodrama and instinct
Trump’s semiconductor tariff plan likely delayed, officials say
The US president is also trying to maintain a delicate trade truce with China
Economic Strategy Review aims to give mid-term update, ‘get some funding’ for early ideas
The committees will consolidate ideas and put up final recommendations by mid-2026
Is the Trump administration intentionally weakening the US dollar?
The greenback’s decline reflects the consequences of aggressive and erratic economic policies that have shaken global confidence in US leadership
The Asian century rolls on as Trump risks freezing America out
South-east Asian countries are trying to chart a neutral course, even as they are increasingly entwined economically with China
World’s top aluminium producer adds markups as Trump tariffs drive up consumer costs
The US relies heavily on foreign aluminium supplies as it does not have the capacity to produce enough to meet demand
Tariff pressures leave GP Industries hunting growth in new niches
Battery-maker will pivot to own brands and product innovation to drive growth, amid rising costs and brutal price competition
