Singapore plays by the rules and won’t tolerate tariff evasion, says trade minister
The Loadstar · Aug 28, 2026
Singapore is making clear that its position as one of Asia’s biggest transhipment and trading hubs does not extend to helping exporters disguise the Chinese origin of goods to circumvent US tariffs. Deputy PM and trade minister Gan Kim Yong (pictured) said Singapore did not support the use of its trade and logistics infrastructure to bypass tariffs, as the city-state seeks to address US allegations over the rerouting of China-made goods ...
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