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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.

US tariffs should be a 'wake-up call' for Australia

US tariffs should be a 'wake-up call' for Australia

US tariffs should be a 'wake-up call' for Australia

US tariffs should be a 'wake-up call' for Australia

Australia has been warned against relying on Donald Trump as it continues to try to negotiate for an exemption from the US president's trade tariffs.

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Metal makers reinforced as new US tariff threat emerges

Metal makers reinforced as new US tariff threat emerges

The government assures a key export sector of support as a new tariff threat emerges while fresh funding reinforces metal manufacturing against US levies.

Tariff defiance begins with call to buy Australian made

Tariff defiance begins with call to buy Australian made

Shoppers have been urged to buy locally made goods with extra funding for Australian-made campaigning as US tariffs hit steel and aluminium exports.

Aussie market claws back ground after Wall St plunge

Aussie market claws back ground after Wall St plunge

The Australian share market has resumed its downward trend, after dropping sharply in early trading and recovering a little in the wake of a US market sell-off.

ASX plumbs new low for the year in third straight fall

ASX plumbs new low for the year in third straight fall

Australian shares have continued their downward trajectory as US protectionism escalates global tensions and drives market uncertainty.

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Australian shares slide again as trade war ramps up

Australian shares slide again as trade war ramps up

Australian shares slide again as trade war ramps up

Australian shares slide again as trade war ramps up

A trade war between the US and its three biggest trading partners is set to expand, sending jitters through markets as impacts and tit-for-tat paybacks unfold.

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.

Former Trump adviser sounds warning on tariff exemption

Former Trump adviser sounds warning on tariff exemption

Former Trump adviser sounds warning on tariff exemption

Former Trump adviser sounds warning on tariff exemption

The growing influence of protectionists in the White House should concern Australia as steel tariffs loom, a former Trump adviser warns.

Trump steel deal could fire up housing sector boost

Trump steel deal could fire up housing sector boost

Trump steel deal could fire up housing sector boost

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

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

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

Concern Australian jobs at risk over Trump's tariffs

Concern Australian jobs at risk over Trump's tariffs

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.

Canada seeks stronger EU trade ties amid Trump threat

Canada seeks stronger EU trade ties amid Trump threat

Canada seeks stronger EU trade ties amid Trump threat

Canada seeks stronger EU trade ties amid Trump threat

The Canadian trade minister will head to Australia next week after seeking stronger trade ties with the European Union.

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Aussie households forecast to weather Trump tariffs

Australia might see some fallout from Donald Trump's tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports, but local households are expected to be spared too much pain.

I'd rather not use tariffs against China: Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump has presented tariffs as a kind of silver bullet against China during an interview on Fox News.

Eyes on Trump's China hawks as Australia quells tension

Tensions between Australia and China continue to cool, but President Xi Jinping has cautioned the diplomatic thaw must be managed "with great care".

Xi congratulates Trump, calls for China-US co-operation

China is bracing for continued superpower rivalry with the US after Donald Trump proposed tariffs that could disrupt supply chains and hurt the Chinese economy.

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Trade boost spruiked as China inspects Australian meat

Trade Minister Don Farrell is launching the first phase of a winemaking agreement with China as he looks to boost trade by tens of billions of dollars.

Vietnam on Australia's trade menu as Asia bears fruit

Senior Vietnamese ministers are meeting with their Australian counterparts as both nations work to expand trade opportunities and economic co-operation.

No quid pro quo for China trade breakthrough: Labor

The government has rejected suggestions that China's removal of tariffs on Australian exports was for something else Beijing was seeking in return.

Lobster deal not enough as more China trade championed

China's door is back open for Australian rock lobster fishers, but the trade minister wants more producers tagging along too.

A lobster in every pot at Christmas and the New Year

Australia's lobster fishers are confident of being able to meet renewed demand from China and satisfy local customers this Christmas.

Trade war fully thawed as China drops live lobster ban

Australia and China have effectively ended a years-long trade dispute after Beijing agreed to drop an import embargo on live rock lobsters.

Australia-China ministers meet amid rocky trade impasse

Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Chinese counterpart Wang Yi have met to discuss remaining trade impediments and security concerns straining the relationship.

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