How will Trump’s tariffs affect jobs, wages and prices in Singapore? | Deep Dive podcast

The sweeping Trump tariffs are a signal that a new world order is taking shape and one that may affect wages and jobs in Singapore. Education Minister Chan Chun Sing tells Steven Chia and Otelli Edwards what the government plans to do and why he doesn't lose sleep over things he cannot control. 00:00 Goodbye Crispina, hello Otelli 01:32 Trump tariffs spark global concern 03:30 Being realistic when it comes to policymaking 05:45 Jobs, wages, prices at stake 07:35 Will Singapore benefit or suffer from Trump's tariffs? 10:13 Lessons from protectionism in the 1930s 13:47 Are we facing a new world order? 15:55 Why Singapore must stay calm 18:06 Relevance is Singapore’s true power 22:42 Will prices rise for Singaporeans? 27:11 Why upskilling is a national strategy Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Visit our website: https://cna.asia Download our app: https://cna.asia/app Get our editors' picks of stories via chat apps: Telegram: https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp: https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us on these platforms: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia