{"id":35877,"date":"2026-03-13T09:23:48","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T01:23:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=35877"},"modified":"2026-03-13T09:23:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T01:23:48","slug":"trump-trade-probe-targets-singapore-15-other-us-partners-electricity-prices-may-climb-even-with-singapore-energy-stockpiles-singapore-live-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=35877","title":{"rendered":"Trump trade probe targets Singapore, 15 other US partners; Electricity prices may climb even with Singapore energy stockpiles: Singapore live news"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"Singapore plans to engage the US after being included in new Section 301 trade investigations, disputing claims of unfair trade and saying it ran a US$27 billion deficit in 2024. (Photo: REUTERS\/Edgar Su)\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"424\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/idhrxbaok3g9FaiZiWGFXA--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyODA7aD04NDg7Y2Y9d2VicA--\/https:\/\/d29szjachogqwa.cloudfront.net\/images\/2026-03\/22867aa2-48fa-4ffc-b1d1-6373a923c21f\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal dialogue\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<div style=\"max-height:none;overflow:visible\">\n<p>Singapore plans to engage the US after being included in new Section 301 trade investigations, disputing claims of unfair trade and saying it ran a US$27 billion deficit in 2024. (Photo: REUTERS\/Edgar Su)<\/p>\n<p><span>(REUTERS \/ REUTERS)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Singapore said it will <a rel=\"noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/singapore-engage-ustr-trumps-trade-151650389.html\" data-i13n=\"cpos:1;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:engage with US trade authorities after being included in new trade investigations;cpos:1;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;engage with US trade authorities after being included in new trade investigations&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">engage with US trade authorities after being included in new trade investigations<\/a> launched by the administration of President Donald Trump. Officials said they intend to clarify trade data and discuss the probe with the Office of the US Trade Representative, Reuters reported.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The investigation was launched under <a rel=\"noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sg.finance.yahoo.com\/news\/factbox-16-us-trading-partners-231537950.html\" data-i13n=\"cpos:2;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:Section 301 of the US Trade Act;cpos:2;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Section 301 of the US Trade Act&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">Section 301 of the US Trade Act<\/a>, which allows Washington to examine foreign trade practices considered unfair and potentially impose tariffs or other penalties. Singapore\u2019s government said <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/isomer-user-content.by.gov.sg\/166\/5d31eba7-8f70-4270-943b-fd840fa4d9cd\/MTI%20-%20Media%20statement%20on%20US%20Section%20301%20Investigations.pdf\" data-i13n=\"cpos:3;pos:1\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:it does not engage in unfair trade practices;cpos:3;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;3&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;it does not engage in unfair trade practices&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\">it does not engage in unfair trade practices<\/a> and will provide information to clarify its position.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Singapore also disputed claims that it benefits from a trade surplus with the United States. The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) said Singapore recorded a <a rel=\"noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/pore-us-27-billion-trade-143333591.html\" data-i13n=\"cpos:4;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:US$27 billion trade deficit with the US;cpos:4;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;US$27 billion trade deficit with the US&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">US$27 billion trade deficit with the US<\/a>, contradicting suggestions that it gains disproportionately from bilateral trade, according to Straits Times.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Officials added that trade statistics can vary depending on how goods, services and investment flows are measured. The government said it will <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/www.channelnewsasia.com\/singapore\/mti-ustr-section-301-investigations-unfair-trade-5989396\" data-i13n=\"cpos:5;pos:1\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:work with US authorities to ensure that accurate data;cpos:5;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;work with US authorities to ensure that accurate data&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\">work with US authorities to ensure that accurate data<\/a> is used in assessing the bilateral relationship, Channel NewsAsia said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Singapore emphasised its long-standing economic ties with the United States and its commitment to open and rules-based trade. Authorities said the country\u2019s economic policies align with international trade rules and agreements.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The investigation is part of a <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sg.finance.yahoo.com\/news\/us-opens-unfair-trade-probes-231414981.html\" data-i13n=\"cpos:6;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:broader US effort to examine trading partners\u2019 practices and potentially rebuild tariff pressure;cpos:6;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;6&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;broader US effort to examine trading partners\u2019 practices and potentially rebuild tariff pressure&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">broader US effort to examine trading partners\u2019 practices and potentially rebuild tariff pressure<\/a>. Several <a rel=\"noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sg.finance.yahoo.com\/news\/us-launches-trade-probe-china-004300376.html\" data-i13n=\"cpos:7;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:countries and regions;cpos:7;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;7&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;countries and regions&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">countries and regions<\/a> including China, the European Union and India are also part of the probe.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In total, <a rel=\"noopener\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/trump-administration-kicks-off-process-231631440.html\" data-i13n=\"cpos:8;pos:1\" data-ylk=\"slk:16 US trading partners have been targeted;cpos:8;pos:1;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkPosition&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yPosition&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;16 US trading partners have been targeted&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" target=\"_blank\">16 US trading partners have been targeted<\/a> in the investigations, which could eventually lead to new tariffs depending on the findings. The probes are seen as part of a wider strategy to reassess trade relationships and maintain leverage in global trade negotiations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/sg.news.yahoo.com\/live\/singapore-live-news-trump-trade-probe-targets-singapore-15-other-us-partners-electricity-prices-may-climb-even-with-singapore-energy-stockpiles-010943619.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article At Source <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Singapore plans to engage the US after being included in new Section 301 trade investigations, disputing claims of unfair trade and saying it ran a&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":35878,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2611],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-35877","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-buzz-headlines","wpcat-2611-id"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35877","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=35877"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35877\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/35878"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=35877"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=35877"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=35877"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}