Why are US closest allies japan, south korea, Australia, Canada, EU slapped with 35% tariffs and sinkie only at 10%?

[syed putra]

 

[glockman]

Trump is a crazed piece of shit. I found out end Feb 2025. And now his loyal and key MAGA supporters are leaving in droves. Mad fucker.

 

[myfoot123]

Trump still missed his romance with fatty Kim at Sentosa, so he is quite lenient with Singapore on Tariffs.

 

[laksaboy]

Because shithole island isn't doing much to re-export Tiong products to the USA.

The tariffs are all about destroying the cancer which got into the WTO: China.

Want those tariffs to go down? Reduce trade relations with China decouple from it as much as possible.

 

[syed putra]

Because shithole island isn't doing much to re-export Tiong products to the USA.

The tariffs are all about destroying the cancer which got into the WTO: China.

Want those tariffs to go down? Reduce trade relations with China decouple from it as much as possible.

Why are you so vehemently against communist chinese?

 

[Boliao]

Because we have a trade surplus with the US while the others had a trade deficit.

 

[True Believer]

Even though the US does have a trade surplus with S'pore, it is not the major reason for a lower tariff rate, as SG is still subject to tariffs. The US' broader trade policy appears to be driven by a desire for reciprocal trade and addressing perceived trade deficits globally, and tariffs can be applied even in cases of a trade surplus.

 

[ftan42]

The US has been pursuing an "MAGA" policy, which aims to protect American industries and jobs. This policy may have led to the imposition of tariffs on countries that are seen as competitors or threats to American economic interests.

 

[Loofydralb]

The reason is simple.
Remember those investments TH and GIC lost billions and billions for many decades?
Remember SAF buying overinflated american weapons, and remained unused, for decades and decades. Then when it nears it's use-by date, had to be given away to "fight terror"?
Remember US military assets can call and enter SG at their whim and fancy?
Remember that SG always sides with american-zionist political strategy and will for same in the UN?
There are more, but all these are called tributes. An ancient way of the feudal slave giving his property to a more powerful master in return for survival.
The total costs of it all surpasses 30% tariffs and it has been silently carried out.
You money goes to USA, but USA doeasn't spend it on their own citizens welfare, heathcare, education, jobs and retirement. Instead these are funneled to Zionazis so they can do the above while you struggle paying your GST and in return get token CDC vouchers.