US-China Tensions Reshape Singapore's Neighborhood: Tariffs, Trusts, and Troops

US Ambassador Kevin Kim reassured Southeast Asia that Washington remains committed to the region even as Trump's tariffs cast a shadow over trade ties. In an exclusive interview, Kim emphasized that economic and security engagement with ASEAN is not being rolled back—but the elephant in the room is the 12.5% tariff now hitting Singapore manufacturers. The reassurance matters because ASEAN nations are weighing...