From price hikes to volatile markets, Singapore’s economy is already feeling the heat from US President Donald Trump’s trade policies.

In this episode of Lens on Singapore, Claressa Monteiro chats with SGX’s Geoff Howie and economist Terence Ho to break down the ripple effects of trade tensions on our economy.

From floor mats to stock markets, we explore where the real pain points are—and what businesses and consumers can do to stay nimble.

Highlights of the conversation: 

01:01 Impact of tariffs on Singapore stocks

03:29 Challenges for Singapore companies

07:46 How supply chain shifts can benefit Singapore

09:39 Diversify, diversify, diversify

11:42 What can Singapore businesses do?

14:56 Impact of falling USD

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Hosted by Claressa Monteiro, edited and produced by Claressa Monteiro, Emily Liu and Chai Pei Chieh

With Geoff Howie, market strategist, Singapore Exchange; and Terence Ho, deputy executive director and associate professor of practice, Institute for Adult Learning, Singapore University of Social Sciences

A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media

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