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Trump headlines ASEAN summit as trade deals signed

Trump headlines ASEAN summit as trade deals signed

US President Donald Trump watched over a ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand at the ASEAN summit in Malaysia before signing trade deals.

Trump cancels trade talks with Canada over tariffs ad

Trump cancels trade talks with Canada over tariffs ad

Trump cancels trade talks with Canada over tariffs ad

Trump cancels trade talks with Canada over tariffs ad

US President Donald Trump says he's scrapping trade negotiations with Canada over an ad that used Ronald Reagan speaking negatively about tariffs.

Best mates: White House meeting firms PM-Trump ties

Best mates: White House meeting firms PM-Trump ties

Best mates: White House meeting firms PM-Trump ties

Best mates: White House meeting firms PM-Trump ties

The prime minister's long-awaited meeting with the US president has gone off almost without a hitch, a former ambassador says.

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Critical minerals talk heats up before PM's US visit

Critical minerals talk heats up before PM's US visit

Australia is keen to lock in a critical minerals deal with the US ahead of Anthony Albanese’s talks with Donald Trump and fears of China’s market dominance.

Trade minister could get a big shot at US tariff shift

Trade minister could get a big shot at US tariff shift

The trade minister hopes to meet US counterpart Jamieson Greer in what could provide a major opportunity at securing Australian tariff relief.

Australia eyes chance to strike deal on Trump's tariffs

Australia eyes chance to strike deal on Trump's tariffs

Australia will push for exemptions from US trade tariffs when world leaders meet at a global summit.

EU pushes for lower US car tariff in trade deal outline

EU pushes for lower US car tariff in trade deal outline

The EU has secured steps to reduce punishing US tariffs on European cars as the two trading partners agree on a framework for resolving their trade dispute.

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Australian shares close flat as miners fill early dip

Australian shares close flat as miners fill early dip

Australian shares close flat as miners fill early dip

Australian shares close flat as miners fill early dip

Australian shares have recovered from an early sell-off as strength in materials and consumer staples offset weakness in banks and energy stocks.

Depth of US-Australia ties on show in tariff reprieve

Depth of US-Australia ties on show in tariff reprieve

Depth of US-Australia ties on show in tariff reprieve

Depth of US-Australia ties on show in tariff reprieve

While face-to-face talks with Donald Trump remain elusive, a US decision to spare Australia from increased tariffs highlights the strength of the partnership.

Europe reacts with relief and concern to US trade deal

Europe reacts with relief and concern to US trade deal

Europe reacts with relief and concern to US trade deal

Europe reacts with relief and concern to US trade deal

President Donald Trump has struck a trade deal with the European Union that the continent accepts is lopsided but better than a deeper trade war with the US.

More results needed from PM's China trip: Liberals

More results needed from PM's China trip: Liberals

More results needed from PM's China trip: Liberals

More results needed from PM's China trip: Liberals

The opposition has criticised Anthony Albanese's recent visit to China, saying more concrete results were needed from the trip.

Lower tariff could give Aussie exports edge over rivals

Lower tariff could give Aussie exports edge over rivals

Lower tariff could give Aussie exports edge over rivals

Lower tariff could give Aussie exports edge over rivals

Beef and wine exporters from Australia could become bigger players in the US market as hefty trade tariffs are slapped on their market rivals.

Brazil's Lula pledges retaliation to Trump tariffs

Brazil's Lula pledges retaliation to Trump tariffs

Brazil's Lula pledges retaliation to Trump tariffs

Brazil's Lula pledges retaliation to Trump tariffs

"If there's no negotiation, the law of reciprocity will be put into practice," Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva says of the US tariffs.

Trump threatens Aussie medicines with bitter tax pill

Trump threatens Aussie medicines with bitter tax pill

Trump threatens Aussie medicines with bitter tax pill

Trump threatens Aussie medicines with bitter tax pill

One of Australia's biggest US exports has been threatened with hefty tariffs, but many doubt whether Donald Trump will actually impose the measure.

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Trade boost, security concern force China balancing act

China's leaders will host Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for a week-long tour that aims to boost economic ties, but points of contention remain.

'Not all bad news': the Aussie upside of Trump tariffs

While Donald Trump's harsh tariffs on imports from Australia's key trading partners will whip up uncertainty, there could be an upside for consumers.

US tariffs 'second fiddle' to overseas student caps

US tariffs have become one of Australia's biggest economic concerns, but one expert warns the government's student caps could be a bigger issue.

'Cruel' Trump move to shake Aussies' trust in US

Donald Trump's controversial bill, which would slash health programs and fund tax cuts, could prompt already sceptical Australians to further question US ties.

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Australia urged to adopt new approach to global talks

An expert suggests Australia ditches its piece-meal approach to foreign policy in favour of a coherent strategy, as the US shakes up international relations.

Submarine deal left treading water after key US talks

The foreign minister's talks with her US counterpart have not clarified whether America will continue to play its part in the AUKUS agreement.

PM talks up Australia-US ties as Trump pressure grows

The prime minister has played up Australia's importance to the US as speculation swirls over why he hasn't yet managed to get a face-to-face with the president.

China-Australia ties not zero-sum despite US volatility

Australia could diversify its relationships in response to the uncertainty of Donald Trump's second term, but that doesn't mean it will bolster ties with China.

How Trump's presence ... and absence haunted the PM

There's no escape from Donald J.Trump for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Everywhere he turns, the US president's tariffs linger over Australian affairs.

Trump meeting on backburner with PM to skip summit

Anthony Albanese will resist making a last-minute dash to the NATO summit which could have provided a fresh chance to finally meet with Donald Trump.

Australian shares fade after hitting new record

A trade truce between the world's two largest economies helped send Australian shares to new heights, but an afternoon sell-off shows investors remain wary.

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