Singapore's Wong retains power as the ruling People's Action Party (PAP) secures a landslide victory, increasing its vote share in the general election. The PAP won all 92 contested seats, plus five additional seats that were a walkover on Nomination Day, April 23. This marks a significant boost in support, with the PAP securing 65.57% of the national vote compared to 61.2% in the 2020 election. Wong, who also serves as Finance Minister, took over from Lee Hsien Loong in May 2024. Lee now holds the position of Senior Minister in Wong's cabinet. International leaders quickly extended their congratulations. Early Sunday morning, the U.S. State Department welcomed the PAP's triumph, expressing a commitment to strengthening economic and defense ties with Singapore. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen also applauded the victory on X, emphasizing the EU's appreciation for the "excellent cooperation" with Singapore, particularly in areas like trade, investment, defense, security, and innovation. The election takes place against a backdrop of economic challenges for Singapore, including slowing growth and an uncertain trade environment. Trade Minister Gan had a recent call with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, where he discussed Singapore's efforts to secure concessions for pharmaceutical exports to the U.S. and to collaborate on strengthening export controls for advanced AI chips. However, Lutnick indicated that the 10% baseline tariff imposed by the Trump administration in early April is unlikely to be renegotiated, describing it as an "umbrella" tariff. Despite Singapore having a trade deficit with the U.S. and a free trade agreement in place since 2004, this tariff has posed a significant challenge. Wong's government faces the dual tasks of navigating these economic hurdles and maintaining the country's robust international partnerships. The PAP's resounding success in the election suggests strong public confidence in the party's ability to address these issues effectively.