What can Singapore expect from a second Trump presidency? Analysts weigh in

Effect OF US-CHINA RIVALRY

Mr Trump is expected to triple down on business restrictions on key technology, especially on Beijing’s exposure to electronics.

Southeast Asian nations like Singapore and neighboring Malaysia have benefited from the shift as firms expand their supply chains and manufacturing operations outside of China.

Dr. Ang expressed caution against being wary because Mr. Trump’s aggressive attitude on China could lead to similar treatment and trade restrictions for countries and businesses with significant Chinese investments.

” It promises rewards for the place, but there’s also con as the US prepares to scrutinise some of these provide bars”, he said.

According to Mr. Chen, Trump’s threat to impose common taxes and import taxes on China will send shockwaves through the region. There is also a possibility that he will use it as a bargaining chip to try to pressure other nations into the stand.

Local SECURITY AND Military

According to researchers, the region’s political tensions, especially those in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait, are expected to rise.

Mr. Chen expressed his expectation that Mr. Trump’s positions in national safety would be filled with aggressive loyalists.

“( This ) would raise tensions in the region, hopefully not to the level of a conflict, but we’ve got to be prepared”, he added.