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China and US agree to AI dialogue, tariff cuts

China and US agree to AI dialogue, tariff cuts

China and the US have agreed to tariff cuts on billions of dollars worth of goods during President Xi Jinping's visit to Washington.

China and US agree to set up a new AI safety channel

China and US agree to set up a new AI safety channel

China and US agree to set up a new AI safety channel

China and US agree to set up a new AI safety channel

The US and China will work together on AI security and have agreed to continue talks on reducing tariffs following President ‌Xi Jinping's visit to Washington.

Trump welcomes Xi with fanfare but no breakthroughs

Trump welcomes Xi with fanfare but no breakthroughs

Trump welcomes Xi with fanfare but no breakthroughs

Trump welcomes Xi with fanfare but no breakthroughs

China is committed to achieving a "great national rejuvenation", ‌President Xi Jinping has told a state dinner at the White House.

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Xi arrives in Washington to rare Trump airport welcome

Xi arrives in Washington to rare Trump airport welcome

Donald Trump has welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to Washington for a three-day visit where tensions over trade, technology and Tehran will play out.

China hopes to soon agree on tariff reductions with US

China hopes to soon agree on tariff reductions with US

A Chinese government official says a deal with the United States to lower import taxes could soon be agreed.

Domestic industry steels itself after tariff report

Domestic industry steels itself after tariff report

Tariffs on imports of cheap Chinese steel are not warranted, the Productivity Commission says, prompting a fiery response from local manufacturers.

Canada 'one the worst countries' to deal with': Trump

Canada 'one the worst countries' to deal with': Trump

Donald Trump has maintained his firm stance amid the ongoing US-Canada trade war, saying Canada is one of “the worst countries” in the world to deal with.

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Canada hits US back with tariffs, trade war intensifies

Canada hits US back with tariffs, trade war intensifies

Canada hits US back with tariffs, trade war intensifies

Canada hits US back with tariffs, trade war intensifies

Canada has clapped back at US tariff hikes with hikes of its own on steel, aluminium, furniture and clothing.

Trump floats Lake Ontario name change amid trade war

Trump floats Lake Ontario name change amid trade war

Trump floats Lake Ontario name change amid trade war

Trump floats Lake Ontario name change amid trade war

President Donald Trump claims to be considering changing the name of Lake Ontario to “Lake America” after US trade talks with Canada broke down.

Canada hits back at US as tariff feud explodes

Canada hits back at US as tariff feud explodes

Canada hits back at US as tariff feud explodes

Canada hits back at US as tariff feud explodes

After days of intense negotiations, the US and Canada have failed to reach a trade deal, worsening an already delicate relationship between the two nations.

Iran vows to retaliate after US widens sanctions

Iran vows to retaliate after US widens sanctions

Iran vows to retaliate after US widens sanctions

Iran vows to retaliate after US widens sanctions

The US treasury secretary says entities will be barred from the US dollar-based system if they continue to trade with Iran, without giving further details.

Iran says sanction threats by 'desperate' US will fail

Iran says sanction threats by 'desperate' US will fail

Iran says sanction threats by 'desperate' US will fail

Iran says sanction threats by 'desperate' US will fail

US Treasury Secretary Scott ‌Bessent has threatened to impose "the toughest sanctions in history" on Iran, but Tehran has scoffed at the move.

Trump slaps forced labour duties on 60 trading partners

Trump slaps forced labour duties on 60 trading partners

Trump slaps forced labour duties on 60 trading partners

Trump slaps forced labour duties on 60 trading partners

Trading partners have strongly condemned Donald Trump's latest tariffs as unjustified after the US imposed new levies to replace a temporary global tariff.

Jackpot! Aussie poker machine maker gets tariff refund

Jackpot! Aussie poker machine maker gets tariff refund

Jackpot! Aussie poker machine maker gets tariff refund

Jackpot! Aussie poker machine maker gets tariff refund

An Aussie supplier of gaming machines and software for casinos and clubs won a refund on tariffs its US arm paid after Trump's Liberation Day announcement.

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'Fig leaf' tariffs blasted as US fires fresh tax salvo

A new round of US tariffs has generated a rare moment of political unity in Australia, with the government and opposition pushing back on the proposed changes.

Trump leaves Beijing with few wins, but praise for Xi

President Donald Trump has hailed his "incredible visit" to Beijing despite clinching major deals, while his hosts made their feelings known on Iran and Taiwan.

Mishandling Taiwan could spark conflict, Xi tells Trump

China's Xi Jinping has praised the progress of US trade talks but cautioned President Donald Trump that differences over Taiwan could result in confrontation.

Trump arrives in Beijing for talks with China's Xi

US President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for talks with counterpart Xi Jinping that are set to cover the Middle East, trade and Taiwan.

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Nationals leader eyes economics showdown with Liberals

Matt Canavan plans an "economic revolution" but he might struggle to win over coalition colleagues with his calls for more tariffs and government intervention.

CSL, Mayne Pharma expect to dodge new US pharma tariffs

Both CSL and Adelaide-based woman's health company Mayne Pharma say they won't be impacted by Donald Trump's new pharmaceutical tariffs.

WTO talks end in deadlock after Brazil blocks deal

In a "major setback for global trade", t‌he World Trade Organization ‌has failed to secure a collective decision on e-commerce during talks in Cameroon.

US tariff refund system will be ready 'in 45 days'

A US customs official says a system is being prepared to process refunds on ‌illegally collected tariffs in 45 days without requiring ‌importers to sue.

Trump hails ‘golden age’ as US voters sour on economy

Donald Trump has broken the record for longest State of the Union speech as he claimed the US is “winning” under his leadership, even as his poll ratings slide.

New US tariffs come in at lower 10 per cent rate

President Donald Trump's temporary 10 per cent import levy has come into effect as he reacts to the US Supreme Court striking down his sweeping tariff regime.

EU won't accept US tariff increase, 'a deal is a deal'

Washington cannot be allowed to simply hike tariffs on EU products, the European Commission says - "a deal is a deal".

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