Caught Between Giants: Singapore's Triple Geopolitical Bind

Singapore must choose how far it bends to Washington's tariff demands — and your wallet is on the line. DPM Gan Kim Yong told Parliament that $9.5 billion in annual exports to the US now face a 12.5% tariff imposed on July 24. The levy hit after Washington alleged forced-labour links, even though Singapore has no evidence of involvement in such trade. The real trigger: Singapore lacks a specific import prohibition law. Any new law would cost businesses dearly...