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Trump uncertainty set to smash Australian economy

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

Bessent expects US-China trade tensions de-escalation

Bessent expects US-China trade tensions de-escalation

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

Trump hails 'big progress' in tariffs talks with Japan

Trump hails 'big progress' in tariffs talks with Japan

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.

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Trump plays critical minerals card in tariff trade war

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

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

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

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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China retaliates again in Trump's escalating trade war

China retaliates again in Trump's escalating trade war

China retaliates again in Trump's escalating trade war

China retaliates again in Trump's escalating trade war

The White House says Donald Trump's trade advisors are aiming to strike trade deals during a 90-day tariff pause, as the global trade war continues.

Uncertainty the only sure-thing as market chaos reigns

Uncertainty the only sure-thing as market chaos reigns

Uncertainty the only sure-thing as market chaos reigns

Uncertainty the only sure-thing as market chaos reigns

Equities and commodities have whipsawed at the whims of erratic US trade policy but worrying signs are emerging in the plumbing that holds markets together.

China raises tariffs on US goods to 125 per cent

China raises tariffs on US goods to 125 per cent

China raises tariffs on US goods to 125 per cent

China raises tariffs on US goods to 125 per cent

China is raising tariffs on US goods from 84 per cent to 125 per cent as the trade war unleashed by US President Donald Trump continues to escalate.

Reserve Bank call for calm is welcome amid tariff drama

Reserve Bank call for calm is welcome amid tariff drama

Reserve Bank call for calm is welcome amid tariff drama

Reserve Bank call for calm is welcome amid tariff drama

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Australia is still well-placed to navigate the economic uncertainty generated by Donald Trump's wide-ranging tariffs.

EU puts countermeasures on hold after US tariff pause

EU puts countermeasures on hold after US tariff pause

EU puts countermeasures on hold after US tariff pause

EU puts countermeasures on hold after US tariff pause

US President Donald Trump abruptly backed down on his tariffs for most nations for 90 days, but has doubled-down on his tax rates for Chinese imports.

Australian shares post biggest daily gain in five years

Australian shares post biggest daily gain in five years

Australian shares post biggest daily gain in five years

Australian shares post biggest daily gain in five years

Australian shares have rebounded strongly after US President Donald Trump delayed his latest round of tariffs as the US-China trade war escalates.

China hits back with 84 per cent tariff on US goods

China hits back with 84 per cent tariff on US goods

China hits back with 84 per cent tariff on US goods

China hits back with 84 per cent tariff on US goods

China will impose 84 per cent tariffs on US goods from Thursday, up from the 34 per cent previously announced.

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China vows to 'fight to the end' over US tariffs threat

"The US ... threat to escalate tariffs against China is a mistake on top of a mistake ... again exposing the American side's blackmailing nature," China says.

'Economic bullying': China hits out at US protectionism

China's foreign affairs spokesman says the US tariffs are "a typical act of unilateralism, protectionism and economic bullying".

US tariff 'medicine' causes turmoil in global markets

As global financial markets plunge, sparking fears of a global trade war and recession, Donald Trump has doubled down on administering US tariff "medicine".

US tariffs start as Trump hails 'economic revolution'

A baseline 10 per cent levy announced by US President Donald Trump has begun being collected at ports of entry across the United States.

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US stocks savaged as China hits back in trade war

Markets have tumbled in Wall Street’s worst crisis since the COVID-19 pandemic as investors fled after China retaliated against US tariffs.

Tariff risks US market crash for humble Aussie wines

Wine industry figures say the new US tariffs will increase costs throughout the supply chain and risk bulk American wine replacing affordable Australian drops.

US trade war may force all-out assault with rate cuts

An escalating trade war has slashed the odds of interest rate cuts for Australian mortgage-holders, including a potential mega cut weeks after the election.

Trump's sweeping tariffs stoke a global trade war

US President Donald Trump's across-the-board tariffs have provoked threats of retaliation and sparked fears about their impact on the global economy.

Sweeping US tariffs create 'uncertainty' for Australia

Donald Trump's "unwarranted" decision to impose tariffs on Australia and other trading partners has rattled investors and left exporters facing an anxious wait.

Australian shares narrow early losses after Trump dump

The Australian share market has closed lower but recovered from an early bloodbath after worse-than-expected US tariffs spooked investors.

Trump to raise global trade tensions with new tariffs

After weeks of growing concern, President Donald Trump is set to announce his barrage of promised tariffs that could set the stage for a global trade war.

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