Singapore could soon see a 12.5% tariff imposed on its exports to the United States following the conclusion of a U.S. trade investigation. The inquiry found that Singapore has not adopted or enforced a ban on goods produced by forced labor. This proposed tariff, however, is not yet finalized and will undergo a public consultation process, including hearings slated to commence in July.
The investigation...
The White House has unveiled a proposal that has sparked apprehension among researchers, academic institutions, and nonprofit groups by suggesting tighter control over federal grants. The proposed regulations mandate that all grants financed by federal funds must be in line with the president's policy goals and endorse what the administration refers to as "American values." The initiative claims that past federal funding programs backed...
