A new task force to support businesses and workers will be formed, in response to US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a suite of universal tariffs, including a 10% on Singapore which will take effect on April 9.

The task force, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong, will include representatives from Singapore's economic agencies, the Singapore Business Federation, the Singapore National Employers Federation and the National Trades Union Congress.

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says the new task force aims to help businesses and workers address immediate uncertainties and better adapt to the new economic environment. How will this national task force support businesses and workers? 

On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Alan Chong, Senior Fellow, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies to find out more. 

 

Presented by: Hongbin Jeong

Produced and Edited by: Nadiah Koh (nadkoh@sph.com.sg)

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A new task force to support businesses and workers will be formed, in response to US President Donald Trump&rsquo;s announcement of a suite of universal tariffs,&nbsp;including a 10% on Singapore which will take effect on April 9.
The task force, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong, will include representatives from Singapore's economic agencies, the Singapore Business Federation, the Singapore National Employers Federation and the National Trades Union Congress.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says the new task force aims to help businesses and workers address immediate uncertainties and better adapt to the new economic environment.&nbsp;How will this national task force support businesses and workers?&nbsp; On The Big Story, Hongbin Jeong speaks with Dr Alan Chong, Senior Fellow, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies&nbsp;to find out more.&nbsp;
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Presented by: Hongbin Jeong
Produced and Edited by: Nadiah Koh (<a href="mailto:nadkoh@sph.com.sg">nadkoh@sph.com.sg</a>)
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Your Way Home with Hongbin Jeong is your 4&ndash;8pm drive companion, guiding you through the day&rsquo;s biggest headlines, trending conversations and the issues shaping Singapore and the world.
From news and current affairs to lifestyle insights and generational perspectives, the show helps you make sense of what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; with clarity, context and a touch of personality.
Whether you&rsquo;re catching up after a long day or tuning in on the move, Your Way Home keeps you informed, engaged and connected &mdash; all the way home.
And she closes the day with a song that says it all.