新加坡零关税20年,美国翻脸加税10%,朋友算什么
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2026-01-08 08:16

Group 1 - Singapore has maintained a trade deficit with the US, amounting to $30 billion, since the signing of the free trade agreement in 2004, importing more than it exports [1][3] - The US announced a 10% tariff on Singaporean goods, despite Singapore's zero tariff policy, leading to strong backlash from Singaporean officials [1][3] - The Straits Times Index dropped 7.5% on April 7, 2025, marking the largest decline in over a decade, with predictions of potential negative growth in Singapore's economy for Q2 [5] Group 2 - Singapore's economy is heavily reliant on international trade, with total foreign trade exceeding three times its GDP [5] - The US's new tariff measures could significantly impact Singapore's pharmaceutical exports, which account for 13% of its total exports [7] - Singapore is exploring alternative strategies, such as rerouting chip exports through Vietnam to benefit from RCEP's zero-tariff channels, reflecting a shift in trade tactics [7]