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Trump signals tit-for-tat China tariffs may be near end

Trump signals tit-for-tat China tariffs may be near end

"I don't want them to go higher because at a certain point you make it where people don't buy," Donald Trump says of the tariffs he has imposed on China.

Australia, Indonesia strengthen ties amid tariff hikes

Australia, Indonesia strengthen ties amid tariff hikes

Australia, Indonesia strengthen ties amid tariff hikes

Australia, Indonesia strengthen ties amid tariff hikes

Global trade concerns are a key topic of conversation between Australia and Indonesia as US trade tariffs wreak uncertainty among governments and markets.

China hits back with 84 per cent tariff on US goods

China hits back with 84 per cent tariff on US goods

China hits back with 84 per cent tariff on US goods

China hits back with 84 per cent tariff on US goods

China will impose 84 per cent tariffs on US goods from Thursday, up from the 34 per cent previously announced.

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China vows to 'fight to the end' over US tariffs threat

China vows to 'fight to the end' over US tariffs threat

"The US ... threat to escalate tariffs against China is a mistake on top of a mistake ... again exposing the American side's blackmailing nature," China says.

'Economic bullying': China hits out at US protectionism

'Economic bullying': China hits out at US protectionism

China's foreign affairs spokesman says the US tariffs are "a typical act of unilateralism, protectionism and economic bullying".

US stocks savaged as China hits back in trade war

US stocks savaged as China hits back in trade war

Markets have tumbled in Wall Street’s worst crisis since the COVID-19 pandemic as investors fled after China retaliated against US tariffs.

China retaliates in global trade war with tariffs on US

China retaliates in global trade war with tariffs on US

Beijing is slapping levies on all US products in retaliation to President Donald Trump as his tariffs rock world markets and fuel fears of a global downturn.

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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.

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

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.

Media laws to stay despite US tech giant threat

Media laws to stay despite US tech giant threat

Media laws to stay despite US tech giant threat

Media laws to stay despite US tech giant threat

Social media companies have urged US President Donald Trump to punish Australia over laws forcing platforms to pay media outlets for content.

Tariffs spell death knell for businesses on the brink

Tariffs spell death knell for businesses on the brink

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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.

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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