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Trump’s tariffs: Singapore’s Lawrence Wong slams US – ‘not actions by a friend’
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Singapore Prime Minister Criticizes Trump's Tariffs
Title: Singapore PM Lawrence Wong slams Trump’s 10% tariff on country as ‘not actions by a friend’
Source: South China Morning Post, published on 2025-04-08
Author Information: Not specified
Article Summary:
Theme: The article focuses on Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong's criticism of the US's newly imposed 10% tariff on global imports, including Singapore.
Core Points:
- Wong argues that the tariffs are not actions of a friend and are a repudiation of the global trade system the US once championed.
- He highlights the strong trade ties between Singapore and the US and argues that the tariff rate for Singapore should be zero if the duties are truly reciprocal and aimed at trade surplus nations.
- He warns that the universal tariffs mark a turning point in global trade towards a more protectionist era.
- Wong mentions concerns about China's trade practices but emphasizes that these should be addressed within the WTO framework.
Phenomenon: The article highlights the growing tensions in global trade relations, particularly between the US and its allies, over the issue of tariffs and trade imbalances.
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People see you no up lah.
What friend?
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Now 10percennt later he happily increases to 20 percent depending on on his mood
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Wow damn naive.even siblings can be betrayed.🤦
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(09-04-2025, 01:11 AM)Bigiron Wrote: Trump’s tariffs: Singapore’s Lawrence Wong slams US – ‘not actions by a friend’
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Friend or foe leh?
If not a friend, then a foe lah!
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LW talk some more wait kanna more tarriffs. Only 4 years only la Trump why Lawrence so scared and instill fear to gain PAP vote la
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trump is not even a friend to many usa people . what to consider as you are alien to him.
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(09-04-2025, 06:43 AM)Ernesto Wrote: Wow damn naive.even siblings can be betrayed.🤦
He’s a staunch Christian. If not naive, I chop.
Probably thought USA is his father.
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Typical Singaporean only like to complain in disguise instead of humbly go around doing work diligently.
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