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Pathway emerges for elusive EU-Australia trade deal

Pathway emerges for elusive EU-Australia trade deal

The Europeans may have found a way to allay the concerns of its farmers over the impacts of a free trade deal with Australia, paving the way for a breakthrough.

Trade minister could get a big shot at US tariff shift

Trade minister could get a big shot at US tariff shift

Trade minister could get a big shot at US tariff shift

Trade minister could get a big shot at US tariff shift

The trade minister hopes to meet US counterpart Jamieson Greer in what could provide a major opportunity at securing Australian tariff relief.

Australia eyes chance to strike deal on Trump's tariffs

Australia eyes chance to strike deal on Trump's tariffs

Australia eyes chance to strike deal on Trump's tariffs

Australia eyes chance to strike deal on Trump's tariffs

Australia will push for exemptions from US trade tariffs when world leaders meet at a global summit.

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Depth of US-Australia ties on show in tariff reprieve

Depth of US-Australia ties on show in tariff reprieve

While face-to-face talks with Donald Trump remain elusive, a US decision to spare Australia from increased tariffs highlights the strength of the partnership.

PM's China stance hailed by Taiwan despite criticisms

PM's China stance hailed by Taiwan despite criticisms

The prime minister used a six-day trip to China to signal a willingness to boost Australia's trading ties while balancing concerns over Beijing's aggression.

Australia's message to Asian allies worried about Trump

Australia's message to Asian allies worried about Trump

Australia is distancing itself from the United States in Southeast Asia amid a flurry of tariffs and aid cuts, pledging "we are here for the long haul".

Biosecurity not competition a meaty issue in beef talks

Biosecurity not competition a meaty issue in beef talks

Australian farmers warn against dropping biosecurity barriers on US beef, but say the product is inferior and would struggle to compete with local meat.

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Nats leader fears US beef deal will butcher biosecurity

Nats leader fears US beef deal will butcher biosecurity

Nats leader fears US beef deal will butcher biosecurity

Nats leader fears US beef deal will butcher biosecurity

Biosecurity will be threatened if the federal government expands Australian access to US beef to escape trade tariffs, political rivals say.

PM confident of Trump phone call after election outcome

PM confident of Trump phone call after election outcome

PM confident of Trump phone call after election outcome

PM confident of Trump phone call after election outcome

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese plans to call Donald Trump to talk about US tariffs on Australian goods, if Labor wins the election.

Tariffs spell death knell for businesses on the brink

Tariffs spell death knell for businesses on the brink

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.

Aussie households forecast to weather Trump tariffs

Aussie households forecast to weather Trump tariffs

Aussie households forecast to weather Trump tariffs

Aussie households forecast to weather Trump tariffs

Australia might see some fallout from Donald Trump's tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports, but local households are expected to be spared too much pain.

Trump doesn't have to hurt Australia-China ties: envoy

Trump doesn't have to hurt Australia-China ties: envoy

Trump doesn't have to hurt Australia-China ties: envoy

Trump doesn't have to hurt Australia-China ties: envoy

A Trump presidency doesn't have to impact how Australia and China co-operate, Beijing's ambassador says, amid a spate of hawkish cabinet picks.

Eyes on Trump's China hawks as Australia quells tension

Eyes on Trump's China hawks as Australia quells tension

Eyes on Trump's China hawks as Australia quells tension

Eyes on Trump's China hawks as Australia quells tension

Tensions between Australia and China continue to cool, but President Xi Jinping has cautioned the diplomatic thaw must be managed "with great care".

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Old tactics to be used in trade negotiations with Trump

Australia will use a tried tactic to stop the US under a second Trump presidency from imposing tariffs on imports, as it looks to expand its role in disputes.

Trade war fully thawed as China drops live lobster ban

Australia and China have effectively ended a years-long trade dispute after Beijing agreed to drop an import embargo on live rock lobsters.

China pulls handbrake on Australian lobster imports

Australia is working to clear final trade restrictions on rock lobster as agriculture department officials prepare to fly to China to resolve an impasse.

China pledges more trade access but lobster ban remains

Australia will be the beneficiary of greater market access to China, a senior diplomat says, despite frustration over a sustained lobster ban festering.

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Truckie shortage 'crisis' to hurt strained supply chain

There aren't enough truckies to keep up with Australian demand and a leading transport group is warning that could put the nation's entire supply chain at risk.

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