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Singapore PM Says US Universal Tariff Doesn't Look Open for Negotiation

SINGAPORE, April 8 - Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Tuesday said a 10% universal tariff rate imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump does not look open for negotiation.“We are very disappointed by the U.S. move, especially considering the deep and longstanding friendship between our two countries. These are not actions one does to a friend," Wong told parliament on Tuesday, adding Singapore would not impose retaliatory tariffs.

Singapore PM Says US Universal Tariff Doesn't Look Open for Negotiation

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