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Tariffs spell death knell for businesses on the brink

Tariffs spell death knell for businesses on the brink

Australia's economy is tipped to grow faster in 2025 but US tariffs and trade wars could be enough to send marginal businesses to the wall.

Australia again makes its case for US tariffs exemption

Australia again makes its case for US tariffs exemption

Australia again makes its case for US tariffs exemption

Australia again makes its case for US tariffs exemption

The government has made another pitch to US officials to gain an exemption from American tariffs on Australian steel and aluminium imports worth $1 billion.

US tariffs should be a 'wake-up call' for Australia

US tariffs should be a 'wake-up call' for Australia

US tariffs should be a 'wake-up call' for Australia

US tariffs should be a 'wake-up call' for Australia

Australia has been warned against relying on Donald Trump as it continues to try to negotiate for an exemption from the US president's trade tariffs.

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Future US tariffs could target Australian drug makers

Future US tariffs could target Australian drug makers

A think tank has warned Australia's pharmaceutical sector could be one of the industries impacted if Donald Trump's administration imposes more tariffs.

Metal makers reinforced as new US tariff threat emerges

Metal makers reinforced as new US tariff threat emerges

The government assures a key export sector of support as a new tariff threat emerges while fresh funding reinforces metal manufacturing against US levies.

Trump threatens to slap Europe with monster grog taxes

Trump threatens to slap Europe with monster grog taxes

Stocks have dropped again after Donald Trump threatened a 200 per cent wine tariff on the EU if it doesn't relent on plans to lift taxes on US whiskey.

Trump metals tariffs draw swift Canada, EU retaliation

Trump metals tariffs draw swift Canada, EU retaliation

Canada and Europe have been quick to retaliate after President Donald Trump's metals tariffs came into effect.

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Trump metal tariffs kick in as global trade war looms

Trump metal tariffs kick in as global trade war looms

Trump metal tariffs kick in as global trade war looms

Trump metal tariffs kick in as global trade war looms

President Donald Trump has increased tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports to 25 per cent, prompting criticism from allies retaliation from the EU.

Hope for Australia even as tariffs strain US friendship

Hope for Australia even as tariffs strain US friendship

Hope for Australia even as tariffs strain US friendship

Hope for Australia even as tariffs strain US friendship

The worst consequences of Donald Trump's tariffs won't be borne by Australia's economy, but by its relationship with the US, an expert has warned.

Australian shares slide again as trade war ramps up

Australian shares slide again as trade war ramps up

Australian shares slide again as trade war ramps up

Australian shares slide again as trade war ramps up

A trade war between the US and its three biggest trading partners is set to expand, sending jitters through markets as impacts and tit-for-tat paybacks unfold.

China slaps retaliatory tariffs on US farm products

China slaps retaliatory tariffs on US farm products

China slaps retaliatory tariffs on US farm products

China slaps retaliatory tariffs on US farm products

China has announced it will levy 15 per cent tariffs on imports of US chicken, corn, and other farm products and 10 per cent on soy and others.

Dodged tobacco trade warnings led to 'monster' war

Dodged tobacco trade warnings led to 'monster' war

Dodged tobacco trade warnings led to 'monster' war

Dodged tobacco trade warnings led to 'monster' war

The former head of Australian Border Force's tobacco task force said the trade's war wouldn't be the monster it is today if his warnings were heeded.

Australia warned not to hit back at US with tariffs

Australia warned not to hit back at US with tariffs

Australia warned not to hit back at US with tariffs

Australia warned not to hit back at US with tariffs

The treasurer has pushed for Australia to be exempt from US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, with a decision due soon from Donald Trump.

Treasurer to push for tariff exemption in US meeting

Treasurer to push for tariff exemption in US meeting

Treasurer to push for tariff exemption in US meeting

Treasurer to push for tariff exemption in US meeting

As superannuation giants attempt to build ties with US investors in Washington, Treasurer Jim Chalmers will try to secure a tariff deal with his US counterpart.

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Aust funds PNG port upgrade amid race for influence

Australia is funding a major port upgrade in the Pacific as it jostles for influence among neighbouring countries.

Meat and vaccine exports at risk if Trump targets GST

Donald Trump's threat to hit trading partners with "reciprocal" tariffs could hit Australian jobs and economic output hard, if he goes after the GST.

Trump steel deal could fire up housing sector boost

Home-builders could benefit from efforts by Australia to carve out an exemption to US President Donald Trump's steel tariffs.

Australia rejects 'killing' the US aluminium market

Australia has denied exploiting tariff exemptions granted by the first Trump administration despite claims aluminium sales have been "killing" the US market.

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Trump raises steel tariffs, weighs Australia exemption

US President Donald Trump has announced 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports but is "considering" a carve-out for Australia.

Australia must be a 'model ally' in US tariff talks

Australia must prove its relationship with the US is mutually beneficial to earn another exemption from steel and aluminium tariffs, experts say.

Trump tariffs could boost case for rate cut: economists

US tariffs on Australian steel and aluminium would have minimal direct impacts, but weakened Chinese demand for goods like iron ore could hit economic growth.

Albanese to press Trump for tariff breaks for Australia

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will attempt to secure Australian companies an exemption from US tariffs in a direct phone call with President Donald Trump.

Canada seeks stronger EU trade ties amid Trump threat

The Canadian trade minister will head to Australia next week after seeking stronger trade ties with the European Union.

China files WTO complaint over 'discriminatory' tariffs

China has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization over the new tariffs imposed by the United States.

'Golden age of gas': households, manufacturers miss out

Households and manufacturers have been left worse off by the east coast gas bonanza, and exporters face new competition from cheaper sources, a report warns.

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