Singapore not ‘immune’ from US-China trade war: Minister

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As trade tensions continue to grow between the US and China, Singapore must be prepared to deal with the challenges, and Singaporeans need to follow developments closely and gird themselves 'for the long haul', said Trade and Industry Minister Chan Chun Sing...

Elaborating on the nature of the trade conflict, Mr Chan said it is serious because it does not just reflect short-term political and economic pressures.

In the US, many Democrats and Republicans see China as a strategic competitor. Many Chinese people are wondering if the US will work to thwart its growth and development. As US-China trade patterns shift, there will be an indirect impact on the rest of the global economy, he said, adding that this will have the greatest consequence for Singapore's economy.

 

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