As Donald Trump begins assembling his team for a second term in office, the world is getting ready for what’s next in global trade, inflation, and national security. With rising tariffs, fluctuating stock prices, and tensions with China, what’s on the horizon for both the global economy and Singapore? In this episode of Lens on Singapore, host Claressa Monteiro sits down with Geoff Howie, market strategist from the Singapore Exchange, and Dr Joseph Liow, dean at Nanyang Technological University, to explore the far-reaching consequences of Trump’s policy moves. This episode is presented by UOB. Highlights of the conversation: 02:40 Impact on US-Asia relations 04:13 Trump's economic policies 06:31 US-China tensions 09:58 Impact on cost of living in Singapore 11:11 Impact on regional security 14:03 Lessons for Singapore’s general election --- Hosted by Claressa Monteiro, edited and produced by Claressa Monteiro and Emily Liu, and engineered by Chai Pei Chieh. With Geoff Howie, market strategist, Singapore Exchange; and Dr Joseph Liow, dean, College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, NTU A podcast by BT Podcasts, The Business Times, SPH Media --- Follow Lens On and rate us on: Channel: bt.sg/btlenson Amazon: bt.sg/lensam Apple Podcasts: bt.sg/lensap Spotify: bt.sg/lenssp YouTube Music: bt.sg/lensyt Website: bt.sg/lenson Feedback to: [email protected] Do note: This podcast is meant to provide general information only. SPH Media accepts no liability for loss arising from any reliance on the podcast or use of third party’s products and services. Please consult professional advisors for independent advice.  Discover more BT podcast series: BT Money Hacks at: bt.sg/btmoneyhacks BT Correspondents at: bt.sg/btcobt BT Market Focus at: bt.sg/btmktfocus BT Podcasts at: bt.sg/podcasts BT Branded Podcasts at: bt.sg/brpod See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.