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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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By Mara Cepeda Published: Thu, Jul 23, 2026
Singapore is working to ensure it does not become collateral damage from US tariffs, Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan said on Thursday (July 23).
Speaking on the sidelines of the Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Manila, Balakrishnan met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for a bilateral discussion.
The minister emphasized Singapore's efforts to navigate the evolving trade landscape and avoid unintended consequences from US tariff policies.
Photo: Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio before their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Manila on July 23. ST PHOTO: MARA CEPEDA
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The Business TimesRegional
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Singapore seeks to avoid becoming collateral damage from US tariffs: Vivian Balakrishnan