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Tariffs spell death knell for businesses on the brink

Tariffs spell death knell for businesses on the brink

Australia's economy is tipped to grow faster in 2025 but US tariffs and trade wars could be enough to send marginal businesses to the wall.

Australia again makes its case for US tariffs exemption

Australia again makes its case for US tariffs exemption

Australia again makes its case for US tariffs exemption

Australia again makes its case for US tariffs exemption

The government has made another pitch to US officials to gain an exemption from American tariffs on Australian steel and aluminium imports worth $1 billion.

Trump says no exemptions on steel and aluminium tariffs

Trump says no exemptions on steel and aluminium tariffs

Trump says no exemptions on steel and aluminium tariffs

Trump says no exemptions on steel and aluminium tariffs

Donald Trump has ruled out granting exemptions for tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, and says reciprocal and sectoral tariffs will start in April.

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Future US tariffs could target Australian drug makers

Future US tariffs could target Australian drug makers

A think tank has warned Australia's pharmaceutical sector could be one of the industries impacted if Donald Trump's administration imposes more tariffs.

Trump threatens to slap Europe with monster grog taxes

Trump threatens to slap Europe with monster grog taxes

Stocks have dropped again after Donald Trump threatened a 200 per cent wine tariff on the EU if it doesn't relent on plans to lift taxes on US whiskey.

Trump metals tariffs draw swift Canada, EU retaliation

Trump metals tariffs draw swift Canada, EU retaliation

Canada and Europe have been quick to retaliate after President Donald Trump's metals tariffs came into effect.

Trump metal tariffs kick in as global trade war looms

Trump metal tariffs kick in as global trade war looms

President Donald Trump has increased tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports to 25 per cent, prompting criticism from allies retaliation from the EU.

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Trump triggers trade war with Canada, China and Mexico

Trump triggers trade war with Canada, China and Mexico

Trump triggers trade war with Canada, China and Mexico

Trump triggers trade war with Canada, China and Mexico

President Donald Trump has launched a trade war against the US's three biggest trading partners, drawing immediate retaliation from Mexico, Canada and China.

Trump speech boasts of 'swift and unrelenting' action

Trump speech boasts of 'swift and unrelenting' action

Trump speech boasts of 'swift and unrelenting' action

Trump speech boasts of 'swift and unrelenting' action

"America is back," President Donald Trump has told Congress as credited his "swift and unrelenting action" during a tumultuous return to the White House.

China slaps retaliatory tariffs on US farm products

China slaps retaliatory tariffs on US farm products

China slaps retaliatory tariffs on US farm products

China slaps retaliatory tariffs on US farm products

China has announced it will levy 15 per cent tariffs on imports of US chicken, corn, and other farm products and 10 per cent on soy and others.

Stocks tumble as Trump locks in Canada, Mexico tariffs

Stocks tumble as Trump locks in Canada, Mexico tariffs

Stocks tumble as Trump locks in Canada, Mexico tariffs

Stocks tumble as Trump locks in Canada, Mexico tariffs

US President Donald Trump's taxes on imports from Mexico and Canada is sparking fears of a North American trade war that will hike inflation and hinder growth.

Treasurer to push for tariff exemption in US meeting

Treasurer to push for tariff exemption in US meeting

Treasurer to push for tariff exemption in US meeting

Treasurer to push for tariff exemption in US meeting

As superannuation giants attempt to build ties with US investors in Washington, Treasurer Jim Chalmers will try to secure a tariff deal with his US counterpart.

Local steel quotas in major projects being considered

Local steel quotas in major projects being considered

Local steel quotas in major projects being considered

Local steel quotas in major projects being considered

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the federal government wants local steel to be used in Australian projects, as it considers introducing quotas.

Meat and vaccine exports at risk if Trump targets GST

Meat and vaccine exports at risk if Trump targets GST

Meat and vaccine exports at risk if Trump targets GST

Meat and vaccine exports at risk if Trump targets GST

Donald Trump's threat to hit trading partners with "reciprocal" tariffs could hit Australian jobs and economic output hard, if he goes after the GST.

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Trump steel deal could fire up housing sector boost

Home-builders could benefit from efforts by Australia to carve out an exemption to US President Donald Trump's steel tariffs.

'Strong ally': Australia won't return fire on tariffs

The clock is ticking for Australia to secure an exemption to Donald Trump's steel tariffs after he accused leaders of breaking their word on an export deal.

Concern Australian jobs at risk over Trump's tariffs

Australian communities that rely heavily upon steel and aluminium production jobs are closely watching developments on US tariffs and hoping for an exemption.

Trump raises steel tariffs, weighs Australia exemption

US President Donald Trump has announced 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports but is "considering" a carve-out for Australia.

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Australia must be a 'model ally' in US tariff talks

Australia must prove its relationship with the US is mutually beneficial to earn another exemption from steel and aluminium tariffs, experts say.

Trump tariffs could boost case for rate cut: economists

US tariffs on Australian steel and aluminium would have minimal direct impacts, but weakened Chinese demand for goods like iron ore could hit economic growth.

Trump to announce 25 per cent steel, aluminium tariffs

Donald Trump is poised to announce 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminium imported to the US but It's not yet clear how and if Australia will be affected.

Albanese to press Trump for tariff breaks for Australia

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will attempt to secure Australian companies an exemption from US tariffs in a direct phone call with President Donald Trump.

Defence minister off to US to back in 'strong' alliance

Defence Minister Richard Marles will travel to Washington to cement Australia's "strong and enduring" US alliance and meet his US counterpart Pete Hegseth.

China files WTO complaint over 'discriminatory' tariffs

China has filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization over the new tariffs imposed by the United States.

Trump in no hurry for Xi talks amid new tariff war

US President Donald Trump and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping are expected to hold talks but the White House says a call still needs to be scheduled.

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