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Trump vows to double steel tariffs to 50 per cent

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

Trump tariff court setback stirs relief and uncertainty

Trump tariff court setback stirs relief and uncertainty

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 pushes tariffs removal amid US court ruling

Australia pushes tariffs removal amid US court ruling

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.

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Trump threatens new EU tariffs, reigniting trade fears

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 '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

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

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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US, UK announce trade deal but 10 per cent duties stay

US, UK announce trade deal but 10 per cent duties stay

US, UK announce trade deal but 10 per cent duties stay

US, UK announce trade deal but 10 per cent duties stay

UK beef farmers will be allowed access to the US market after a deal, joining a group of select countries including Australia with such an arrangement.

'Tax on Bluey': Rudd rips into Trump's film tariffs

'Tax on Bluey': Rudd rips into Trump's film tariffs

'Tax on Bluey': Rudd rips into Trump's film tariffs

'Tax on Bluey': Rudd rips into Trump's film tariffs

Australia's ambassador to the US Kevin Rudd has spoken against President Donald Trump's proposal to tax foreign-made movies.

US, China to hold ice-breaker trade talks in Geneva

US, China to hold ice-breaker trade talks in Geneva

US, China to hold ice-breaker trade talks in Geneva

US, China to hold ice-breaker trade talks in Geneva

Two top US officials will meet with China's top trade negotiator this weekend in the first major talks since President Donald Trump sparked a trade war.

US could announce some trade deals 'this week'

US could announce some trade deals 'this week'

US could announce some trade deals 'this week'

US could announce some trade deals 'this week'

US President Donald Trump's administration is negotiating with 17 major trading partners on deals, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says.

Barbie maker Mattel to raise prices to offset tariffs

Barbie maker Mattel to raise prices to offset tariffs

Barbie maker Mattel to raise prices to offset tariffs

Barbie maker Mattel to raise prices to offset tariffs

Toy company Mattel isn't playing around in the face of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, warning it will increase the cost of some products in the US.

Wary China 'evaluating' US offer for talks on tariffs

Wary China 'evaluating' US offer for talks on tariffs

Wary China 'evaluating' US offer for talks on tariffs

Wary China 'evaluating' US offer for talks on tariffs

The US and China are locked in a cat-and-mouse game over tariffs with both sides unwilling to be seen to back down or be first to negotiate.

US wants to start tariff talks with China: state media

US wants to start tariff talks with China: state media

US wants to start tariff talks with China: state media

US wants to start tariff talks with China: state media

A Chinese state media report says the "US has proactively reached out to China" to hold discussions on tariffs.

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Trump signs order to ease car tariffs burden

US President Donald Trump has signed an order on car tariffs designed to give some relief to the auto industry on the eve of his 100th day in office.

China eases some US tariffs, denies Trump's talk claims

China has denied US President Donald Trump's claims the countries are negotiating tariffs, but has exempted some US-made imports from its steep tariffs.

China accuses US of 'misleading public' on trade talks

Beijing has rejected President Donald Trump's claim that the US and China are holding tariff talks, telling Washington to stop "misleading the public".

US Treasury boss thaws on 'unsustainable' China tariffs

A key figure in the Trump administration says tariffs between the US and China are "unsustainable" following an apparent softening of the president's position.

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Trump uncertainty set to smash Australian economy

Australia is not following the "bouncing ball" of Donald Trump's daily shifts, the treasurer says, amid predictions of a bigger-than-expected economic hit.

Bessent expects US-China trade tensions de-escalation

A de-escalation in China-US trade tensions will happen in the "very near future," US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has reportedly told investors.

Trump hails 'big progress' in tariffs talks with Japan

Donald Trump and Japanese officials have taken part in talks on tariffs, as the US president's trade war continues to spook global markets.

Trump plays critical minerals card in tariff trade war

A national security review of critical minerals imports has been ordered by President Donald Trump in an escalation of his dispute with global trading partners.

US tariffs on imported semiconductor chips coming soon

Donald Trump has flagged new tariffs on smartphones, computers and some other electronics as the trade war saga sparks the most volatile markets in five years.

Us excludes smartphones and computers from tariffs

The big tech industry can breathe a huge sigh of relief after President Donald Trump's administration exempted smartphones and computers from tariffs.

Australia, Indonesia strengthen ties amid tariff hikes

Global trade concerns are a key topic of conversation between Australia and Indonesia as US trade tariffs wreak uncertainty among governments and markets.

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