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Australian shares narrow early losses after Trump dump

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

Trump to raise global trade tensions with new tariffs

Trump to raise global trade tensions with new tariffs

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.

Trump open to deals on tariffs, hails Canada PM call

Trump open to deals on tariffs, hails Canada PM call

Trump open to deals on tariffs, hails Canada PM call

Trump open to deals on tariffs, hails Canada PM call

US President Donald Trump says he had an "extremely productive" first call with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, amid an ongoing trade war.

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Canada's old relationship with US 'is over', says PM

Canada's old relationship with US 'is over', says PM

Canada's prime minister says his country's relationship with the United States has changed due to Donald Trump's actions on tariffs.

Trump ratchets up trade war with 25 per cent car tariff

Trump ratchets up trade war with 25 per cent car tariff

Markets are reacting to President Donald Trump's announcement of new import taxes of 25 per cent on cars and car parts coming into the US.

Carney calls snap vote, says Trump has sights on Canada

Carney calls snap vote, says Trump has sights on Canada

Canada's new Prime Minister Mark Carney has called a snap election asking for a mandate to tackle US President Donald Trump who he says wants to "own" Canada.

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.

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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.

Future US tariffs could target Australian drug makers

Future US tariffs could target Australian drug makers

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

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

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

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.

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.

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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 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

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

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.

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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

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.

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.

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.

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