US trade policy

Craft beer makers strain on both sides of US-Canada trade clash

2026-11-12T11:00:00.000Z
The new Democratic majority will be able to rein in President Donald Trump’s agenda, among them the power of the purse and Congress’ constitutional authority over tariffs.
THINKING ALOUD

The US 2026 midterms came down to money

2026-11-04T06:02:32.000Z
It is clear that traditional foreign-policy theories are a poor guide to US President Donald Trump.

Donald Trump, human wrecking ball

2026-10-21T23:00:00.000Z
(From left) China’s First Lady Peng Liyuan, Chinese President Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump and US First Lady Melania Trump on Sep 25.

China, US agree to AI dialogue, tariff cuts on US$30 billion in goods during Xi visit

2026-09-27T01:17:23.000Z
According to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, the Trump administration wants a say in Canada’s trade negotiations with other countries.

Will the US-Canada tariff war irrevocably damage bilateral ties?

2026-08-26T23:00:00.000Z
Maritime transshipment is a common yet fundamental practice in logistics, designed to ensure that goods reach their final destination efficiently.

US calls transhipments a ‘scam’: Why do firms reroute goods, and how does Singapore manage this?

2026-08-25T01:05:23.000Z
Singapore will continue engaging the US on the Section 301 tariffs, said PM Wong.

NDR 2026: Not realistic to trace every shipment through Singapore to satisfy US tariff demands, says PM Wong

2026-08-23T12:12:52.000Z
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
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
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