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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.

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.

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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

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

Old tactics to be used in trade negotiations with Trump

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

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.

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China pulls handbrake on Australian lobster imports

China pulls handbrake on Australian lobster imports

China pulls handbrake on Australian lobster imports

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

China pledges more trade access but lobster ban remains

China pledges more trade access but lobster ban remains

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.

Truckie shortage 'crisis' to hurt strained supply chain

Truckie shortage 'crisis' to hurt strained supply chain

Truckie shortage 'crisis' to hurt strained supply chain

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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