Singapore Backs Rules-Based Trade Despite Short-Term Pain, BT Reports

Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said Singapore will adhere to rules-based trade principles even if that causes short-term costs. The statement signals a commitment to predictable trade policy that may prioritize long-term market access and credibility over near-term economic trade-offs.

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Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said Singapore will adhere to rules-based trade principles even if that causes short-term costs. The statement signals a commitment to predictable trade policy that may prioritize long-term market access and credibility over near-term economic trade-offs.