United States
Singapore is a longstanding, reliable and trustworthy partner of the U.S. Our economic cooperation is substantive and mutually beneficial, spanning multiple domains and underpinned by the United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (USSFTA).
Last updated on 12 November 2026
Singapore-U.S. Relations
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.
Singapore is a longstanding, reliable and steadfast strategic partner of the United States, with substantive cooperation across multiple fronts. The United States is a major trade and investment partner for Singapore. In 2025, it was Singapore’s fourth-largest goods trading partner, and in 2024 it was Singapore’s top services trading partner and largest foreign investor. Singapore was the United States’ third-largest Asian investor in 2024.
Our economic relationship with the United States is anchored by the United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (USSFTA), which entered into force in 2004. Since then, bilateral trade between the two countries has grown significantly. There are currently about 6,600 United States companies in Singapore, while more than 250 Singapore companies operate across 45 states.
Singapore and the United States commemorated 60 years of diplomatic relations in 2026.
Bilateral Agreements involving United States
US-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (USSFTA)
The U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (USSFTA) entered into force on 1 January 2004 as the U.S.’ first FTA with a partner in the Asia-Pacific. It remains the U.S.’ only FTA with an ASEAN partner.
International Platforms involving United States
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum comprises 21 Asia-Pacific economies. It was established in 1989 in response to the growing interdependence among Asia-Pacific economies and the advent of regional trade blocs in other parts of the world. Its primary purpose is to promote economic growth and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region. Singapore was a founding member alongside 11 other economies.
Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF)
The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) provides a platform for countries in the region to collaborate on advancing resilient, sustainable, and inclusive economic growth, and aims to contribute to cooperation, stability, and prosperity in the region.