US tariffs could trigger ‘full-blown global trade war’, says Singapore PM Wong


Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said it is more important than ever to cherish and to protect what people have in Singapore. -- ST PHOTO: KELVIN CHNG

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/ANN): US President Donald Trump’s recent tariffs might lead to a global trade war if other countries retaliate, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on April 5 as he warned Singaporeans to brace for more shocks ahead.

“Today, Singapore stands on a strong foundation, but all of you know that we are entering a world that is going to be more dangerous and unpredictable,” he added.

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