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'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.

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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

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

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

Trump signs order to ease car tariffs burden

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.

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

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

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

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

China accuses US of 'misleading public' on trade talks

China accuses US of 'misleading public' on trade talks

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

US Treasury boss thaws on 'unsustainable' China tariffs

US Treasury boss thaws on 'unsustainable' China tariffs

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.

Trump uncertainty set to smash Australian economy

Trump uncertainty set to smash Australian economy

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.

Trump plays critical minerals card in tariff trade war

Trump plays critical minerals card in tariff trade war

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.

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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.

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.

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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 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

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

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

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.

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