US-Singapore relations

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

Singapore’s strength lies in its domestic unity, economic relevance and ability to defend itself

Report classifies city-state as an outlier as it is the only nation on the list running a bilateral trade deficit with America

[SINGAPORE] It is not out of the norm for US embassies around the world to ask for donations, the US Embassy in Singapore said, after a letter seeking donations drew criticism online.

The levies are part of the US president’s aggressive “reciprocal” tariffs imposed on about 90 nations, with rates as high as 50% on some partners

On trade, Shanmugam says the US remains indispensable, with policies that affect “every country” – a key concern for trade-reliant Singapore

The Republic remains ‘most desirable spot in South-east Asia’ for US companies, says US embassy Charge d’Affaires

But the foreign affairs minister says the Republic’s small, open economy – of which trade is thrice the GDP – may yet be indirectly hit

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