The United States has imposed a 12.5% tariff on exports from Singapore, citing concerns over forced labour in supply chains.
The levy, which takes effect immediately, is expected to impact approximately one-third of the city-state's total exports to the US market.
The move is part of a broader US trade policy shift, with the Trump administration announcing new tariffs of 10% and 12.
Singapore has firmly rejected the allegations, maintaining that it does not engage in unfair trade practices or the use of forced labour.
The move is part of a broader US trade policy shift, with the Trump administration announcing new tariffs of 10% and 12.5% on approximately 60 trading partners.
The sweep includes major economies such as the European Union, signaling a significant escalation in global trade tensions.
For Singapore, a small but vital US trading partner, the new regime poses a distinct challenge, particularly as the city-state was not subject to a country-specific emergency tariff in April 2025.