Singapore seeks to avoid becoming collateral damage from US tariffs: Vivian Balakrishnan

Singapore's Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan stated that Singapore is actively working to convince the United States that it should not be a target of Washington's tariff policy, aiming to avoid becoming collateral damage. The remarks were made during a bilateral meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Manila on July 23, 2026. The article highlights Singapore's diplomatic efforts to navigate US trade policy and protect its economic interests.

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