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Farmers led down 'dead end' on opposition to EU deal

Farmers led down 'dead end' on opposition to EU deal

Don Farrell has stressed farmers will get the best deal out of a EU free trade agreement, despite concerns from the sector about the multi-billion dollar pact.

Nationals deny coalition friction over EU trade deal

Nationals deny coalition friction over EU trade deal

Nationals deny coalition friction over EU trade deal

Nationals deny coalition friction over EU trade deal

The Nationals leader has accused Labor of using dodgy figures to sell a free-trade deal with the European Union as he plays down reports of coalition dissent.

Blockbuster trade deal on rocks as parties trade fire

Blockbuster trade deal on rocks as parties trade fire

Blockbuster trade deal on rocks as parties trade fire

Blockbuster trade deal on rocks as parties trade fire

Australia has been urged not to miss out on a potential windfall by letting a free trade deal with Europe fail, but it now faces stiffer opposition.

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'Widespread concern': coalition deny split on EU deal

'Widespread concern': coalition deny split on EU deal

Liberal frontbenchers have rejected claims the Nationals are setting the agenda in the coalition's rejection of a planned free-trade agreement with Europe.

UK PM seeks MPs support for closer EU relationship

UK PM seeks MPs support for closer EU relationship

Andy Burnham will call on all parties to support his Government’s push for a closer relationship with the EU.

EU and Canada are stronger together, Carney says

EU and Canada are stronger together, Carney says

Prime Minister Mark Carney has welcomed a proposal for Canada to become the EU's first associate member, an idea earlier derided by US President Donald Trump.

EU backs Canada partnership in 'openly hostile world'

EU backs Canada partnership in 'openly hostile world'

The EU's chief has opened the door to a special alliance with Canada as the bloc seeks new partnerships in the face of major headwinds at home and abroad.

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Canada hits US back with tariffs, trade war intensifies

Canada hits US back with tariffs, trade war intensifies

Canada hits US back with tariffs, trade war intensifies

Canada hits US back with tariffs, trade war intensifies

Canada has clapped back at US tariff hikes with hikes of its own on steel, aluminium, furniture and clothing.

Trump floats Lake Ontario name change amid trade war

Trump floats Lake Ontario name change amid trade war

Trump floats Lake Ontario name change amid trade war

Trump floats Lake Ontario name change amid trade war

President Donald Trump claims to be considering changing the name of Lake Ontario to “Lake America” after US trade talks with Canada broke down.

Modi madness highlights diaspora role as 'human bridge'

Modi madness highlights diaspora role as 'human bridge'

Modi madness highlights diaspora role as 'human bridge'

Modi madness highlights diaspora role as 'human bridge'

As the fanfare of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit slowly fades, stakeholders say the relationship has been pushed forward, with more room to grow.

Alarm as deadly bird flu strain lands in second state

Alarm as deadly bird flu strain lands in second state

Alarm as deadly bird flu strain lands in second state

Alarm as deadly bird flu strain lands in second state

Several migratory birds have been confirmed to be carrying the deadly strain of H5N1 bird flu, with urgent testing of other suspected cases.

Record defence export deal puts Australia on the radar

Record defence export deal puts Australia on the radar

Record defence export deal puts Australia on the radar

Record defence export deal puts Australia on the radar

A major partner will buy Australia's world-leading radar system under a multibillion-dollar deal, making it the nation's largest defence export agreement.

Aussie exports face billion-dollar hit from US tariffs

Aussie exports face billion-dollar hit from US tariffs

Aussie exports face billion-dollar hit from US tariffs

Aussie exports face billion-dollar hit from US tariffs

Donald Trump is seeking to impose tariffs he has said are aimed at targeting slavery, which would cost Australia more than $1 billion a year.

'No way' for Australia to talk way out of fresh tariffs

'No way' for Australia to talk way out of fresh tariffs

'No way' for Australia to talk way out of fresh tariffs

'No way' for Australia to talk way out of fresh tariffs

Australia will ramp up protests against the Trump administration's "unjustified" proposed tariffs but diplomats face an up-hill battle to secure a carve-out.

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Putin and Xi hail ties and energy trade at China talks

China and Russia's leaders have shared warm words and stressed their growing trade and energy ties at a summit in Beijing just days after Donald Trump's visit.

Trump leaves Beijing with few wins, but praise for Xi

President Donald Trump has hailed his "incredible visit" to Beijing despite clinching major deals, while his hosts made their feelings known on Iran and Taiwan.

Mishandling Taiwan could spark conflict, Xi tells Trump

China's Xi Jinping has praised the progress of US trade talks but cautioned President Donald Trump that differences over Taiwan could result in confrontation.

Fuel ships inbound but supply uncertainty lingers

National diesel reserves inch higher as the federal government confirms 57 tankers are on their way to Australian shores.

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Nationals leader eyes economics showdown with Liberals

Matt Canavan plans an "economic revolution" but he might struggle to win over coalition colleagues with his calls for more tariffs and government intervention.

WTO talks end in deadlock after Brazil blocks deal

In a "major setback for global trade", t‌he World Trade Organization ‌has failed to secure a collective decision on e-commerce during talks in Cameroon.

Australia to have another 'crack' at Indian trade deal

Australia will go back to the drawing board with India on expanding its trade agreement, after finalising a free trade deal with the European Union.

Beef over EU deal boils over as security ties touted

A landmark free-trade deal with the European Union has riled meat farmers as the bloc's head stresses the continent's reliability in a time of instability.

Cheaper goods to flow under 'hard yakka' EU trade deal

Australia and Europe will go on a tariff-slashing blitz, inking a historic trade deal after almost a decade of sometimes-intractable negotiations.

EU leader touches down as PM hopes to land trade deal

The president of the European Commission has begun her three-day visit to Australia, as a long-awaited free-trade deal with the bloc appears set to be resolved.

Trade deal likely as European president confirms visit

Trade and security deals could be signed when the European president and trade commissioner land in Australia for a three-day visit.

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