Singapore PM’s Chilling Warning To World Amid Chaotic Trump Tariffs: ‘Trade Wars To Armed Conflicts’
By Hindustan Times
In a video address, Singapore PM Lawrence Wong discussed at length the implications of US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs on the global trade order. Wong also revealed Singapore’s follow-up decision to Trump’s tariffs on Singapore. The US levied a 10% tariff on Singaporean goods being imported into the US. Watch Wong’s full address here.
Here’s what others had to say:
@CoinsandBars
A clear and profound explanation delivered in such a smooth manner. Well done, I wish more world leaders would speak with that calm and clarity to their citizens like the PM of Singapore.
@ajayprakash7514
This is a masterclass on how leaders should be addressing citizens of their nations. Take a bow Sir.
@JaijingM
Watching from Thailand. Can’t be more proud for Singaporeans to have a leader like you.
@nsimwinga
This is why Singapore is an example of organised leadership. Well spoken sir!
@heerkrupp64
At least the Singapore PM talked to his people, and explained the situation it faces, that is more than we got in my Country.
@Curlyloxau
Australian here, well spoken for all to understand what is happening, Singapore PM thank you.
@jmmj8795
What a brilliant, wise and articulate man! Singapore is greatly blessed to have such a leader.
@zarif2001
How lucky for Singaporeans to have a PM like you. You speak so coherently and cohesively, with no rhetorics, no smearing of anyone – just a clear, factual assessment of the issue and a direct reminder. May you be blessed PM Wong – from a Malaysian
@roywong2979
A Singaporean here. Am assured by my PM’s forward looking, no nonsense explanation. We expect pain, but are assured to know my govt is thinking several steps ahead to navigate thru this uncertain times.
@rp1867-d7h
This is how a great politician and a great leader should speak. No insults, no paranoia, no crazy theories like “the entire world is ripping us off”, only common sense and reassuring talk. Thank you sir.
@guycothran2146
This is how a leader who cares about his country and it’s people communicates. Excellent address. We need a leader like you. Much respect.
@joanne4758
New Zealanders are proud to stand with Prime .Minster Wong and the citizens of Singapore.
May you come through these chaotic times stronger and may we continue to share mutual respect for one another.
@Michelle.A79
This Singaporean PM is an intellectual and well spoken man. I wish the best for Singapore, and all the other nations that face this global trade uncertainty.
@XOXO-te6km
As a Korean, I was impressed about him. Wish we have a great leader like him. Good luck for Singapore and Korea and world.
@nunosilva5653
As a Portuguese citizen i want to say that it’s so refreshing to listen to a PM speaking so freely, honest and without any doubt about whats at stake. I wish there were more leaders like you. We need more leaders like you in the world, only when that happens we can breathe better and start to think about a prosperous world where freedom, honesty and respect are in place. Only with leaders like you we can defeat the corruption that is rising in every major institution in the world.
@laarawilliamsen
Dear Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, you are the first voice that I have heard that completely explains the risk and stakes for the world. Thank you. And may others hear this message and realize what a delicate balance there is at the moment in our global affairs. I pray all of the world leaders may view our problems as something to be solved through peaceful negotiations and immediate actions to halt dictatorship. Bless you and may our world find peace through sane solutions. Laara in Canada
@sandim3085
Canadian here. This man speaks so eloquently. A clear explanation. Wish other leaders would be honest and speak this man.
@astute81
A rare combination of masterful leadership, clarity, and compassion—ending with a grounded sense of hope, rooted in conscious effort, meaningful insights, and fact-based reflection on the past. We need more leaders like this.
@MinkS-kk3fv
Impressive, PM of Singapore. Thank you for making it easy to understand what the world has come to. I wish we would have a PM like you in the future. Someone whom people can trust and can communicate clearly and coherently.
@andyroden8537
Excellent illustration of the troubled times that may lie ahead.
I lived in Singapore, 2010-13, and absolutely loved my time there. Such an amazing place and lovely people – a good example of how a society can thrive with great leadership.
Original source: https://youtu.be/G0swAZQeZRc?si=ulYPpZekXHHZs0xO
