Following widespread discussion online, a restaurant in Singapore’s Chinatown has removed controversial signs that claim a” 104 % surcharge” applies to American diners.
The two pieces of paper that were pasted on the front entrance of the Chinese restaurant Xie Lao Song started getting attention on social media earlier this month.  ,
According to the article,” Americans will get charged a 104 per cent tax when dining at this restaurant starting on April 9, 2025,” which was written in both , English and Chinese.
The track was titled” Xie Lao Song, Singapore” and was signed off.  ,
They appeared on Wednesday ( Apr 9 ) shortly after US President Donald Trump formally announced a 104 % tariff on Chinese goods.  ,
The finds were not more on display when CNA visited Xie Lao Song on Friday, and team members declined to speak on the report.
CNA was also contacted by the restaurant’s landlord, who also declined to comment, in an business above the eatery.  ,
The hotel’s walk had sparked a lot of debate online, with user sgwhatsup posting a TikTok article that showed the notices receiving over 400, 000 landscapes and over 1, 700 comments.  ,
While some users criticized the sign as being discriminatory, others questioned whether Singapore law forbids such behavior.
A blog on the subject has received over 2,800 posts on Reddit, with some customers questioning whether it was a publicity stunt.  ,