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Trade deal-making ramps up ahead of US tariff deadline

Trade deal-making ramps up ahead of US tariff deadline

Several trade deals are close to being struck, US President Donald Trump says as the deadline approaches for higher tariffs on imports to America.

Tariff letters to 12 countries going out Monday: Trump

Tariff letters to 12 countries going out Monday: Trump

Tariff letters to 12 countries going out Monday: Trump

Tariff letters to 12 countries going out Monday: Trump

The US is about to send "take it or leave it" offers to a dozen countries telling them what tariffs they'll face within weeks, President Donald Trump says.

Trump says US has struck a trade deal with Vietnam

Trump says US has struck a trade deal with Vietnam

Trump says US has struck a trade deal with Vietnam

Trump says US has struck a trade deal with Vietnam

Vietnam and the United States have struck a trade deal, US President Donald Trump says.

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Rice not on the table in Japan's trade talks with US

Rice not on the table in Japan's trade talks with US

Donald Trump has criticised Japan for not buying American rice as Tokyo scrambles to convince the US to scrap a 25 per cent tariff on Japanese cars.

Trump cuts off trade talks with Canada over digital tax

Trump cuts off trade talks with Canada over digital tax

US President Donald Trump says his July 9 trade deadline is not a fixed date, telling reporters that it could be sooner or later than that date.

Beijing deal will expedite rare earth exports, says US

Beijing deal will expedite rare earth exports, says US

US President Donald Trump says the US has signed an deal with China on trade after massive tariff hikes threatened to freeze trade between the two countries.

Trump wary of EU trade offer while Japan being 'tough'

Trump wary of EU trade offer while Japan being 'tough'

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent remains at a G7 meeting in Canada for trade talks following President Donald Trump's early departure from the summit.

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Trump speeds Future Fund's retreat from US markets

Trump speeds Future Fund's retreat from US markets

Trump speeds Future Fund's retreat from US markets

Trump speeds Future Fund's retreat from US markets

Chair Greg Combet says Australia's Future Fund must diversify its portfolio, including with investments in domestic data centres, to insure against volatility.

PM confirms Trump meeting as Americans take to streets

PM confirms Trump meeting as Americans take to streets

PM confirms Trump meeting as Americans take to streets

PM confirms Trump meeting as Americans take to streets

After much anticipation, Anthony Albanese has confirmed he will have his first in-person meeting with Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Canada.

Deal gets US-China trade truce back on track: Trump

Deal gets US-China trade truce back on track: Trump

Deal gets US-China trade truce back on track: Trump

Deal gets US-China trade truce back on track: Trump

US President Donald Trump says negotiations with China have resulted in a deal to get the trade relationship between the two countries back on track.

Trump says rare earths to flow in new China trade deal

Trump says rare earths to flow in new China trade deal

Trump says rare earths to flow in new China trade deal

Trump says rare earths to flow in new China trade deal

The US will get magnets and rare earths from China under a new trade deal and tariffs on Chinese goods will go to 55 per cent, President Donald Trump says.

US and Chinese officials meet in the UK for trade talks

US and Chinese officials meet in the UK for trade talks

US and Chinese officials meet in the UK for trade talks

US and Chinese officials meet in the UK for trade talks

High-level trade talks between the United States and China have begun in London.

Vance downplays row between Trump, 'emotional guy' Musk

Vance downplays row between Trump, 'emotional guy' Musk

Vance downplays row between Trump, 'emotional guy' Musk

Vance downplays row between Trump, 'emotional guy' Musk

US Vice President JD Vance has sought to downplay Elon Musk's criticism of the president as an "emotional guy" who became frustrated.

Higher US tariffs on steel and aluminium kick in

Higher US tariffs on steel and aluminium kick in

Higher US tariffs on steel and aluminium kick in

Higher US tariffs on steel and aluminium kick in

In a move that has reignited trade tensions with key allies, United States President Donald Trump has doubled tariffs on steel and aluminium imports.

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Australia seeks 'best deal' after UK tariff carve-out

Donald Trump's decision to grant the UK a tariff exemption offers some hope for Australia as the prime minister prepares for talks with the US president.

US gives countries deadline for trade offers: report

A letter suggests the US government will evaluate responses of trading partners and offer "a possible landing zone" that could include a reciprocal tariff rate.

Albanese hits out at Trump's 'economic self harm'

The Prime Minister has criticised US President Donald Trump's move to double tariffs on steel imports as "inappropriate" and an act of harm.

EU threatens US with counter-tariffs in steel stand-off

The European Union has threatened the Trump administration with counter-tariffs in the steel stand off.

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Trump vows to double steel tariffs to 50 per cent

US President Donald Trump has told Pennsylvania steelworkers he’s doubling the tariff on steel imports to 50 per cent, intensifying his global trade war.

Trump tariff court setback stirs relief and uncertainty

Relief on financial markets has followed a US court ruling that blocks most of President Donald Trump's tariffs, which also adds to global economic uncertainty.

Australia pushes tariffs removal amid US court ruling

Australia will keep urging the Trump administration to drop its "unjustified" tariffs on the nation's products as a US federal court throws up an obstacle.

Trump threatens new EU tariffs, reigniting trade fears

Describing EU trade talks as "going nowhere", US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 50 per cent tariff.

Australian firms 'upbeat' China can navigate trade war

Australian firms are bullish about their opportunities in China despite global trade ructions casting doubt over economic growth, the Reserve Bank deputy says.

US and China reach deal to cut trade tariffs - for now

The US and China have agreed to slash tariffs for 90 days following talks aiming to end a trade war that's raised fears for the global economy.

Trump hails China talks, says 'total reset' negotiated

Donald Trump says a "total reset" has been negotiated during tariff talks between the US and China, and "great progress" has been made.

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