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PM talks up 'warm' Trump phone call but no meeting set

PM talks up 'warm' Trump phone call but no meeting set

Anthony Albanese has held his fourth phone call with President Donald Trump, but there has been no update on the result of a critical US defence review.

Australia eyes chance to strike deal on Trump's tariffs

Australia eyes chance to strike deal on Trump's tariffs

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.

Australia, other countries face US anti-dumping duties

Australia, other countries face US anti-dumping duties

Australia, other countries face US anti-dumping duties

Australia, other countries face US anti-dumping duties

The US government has announced anti-dumping and countervailing duties against 10 trading partners including Australia after a probe into steel products.

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Bessent says US tariff revenues to rise 'substantially'

Bessent says US tariff revenues to rise 'substantially'

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says tariff revenue will be used to cut debt as new import duties hit 407 products including wind turbines and bulldozers.

US and China extend tariff truce by 90 days to November

US and China extend tariff truce by 90 days to November

The US and China have extended their trade truce until November 10, just hours before a jump in tariffs had been set to take effect.

Trump says US to impose 25 per cent tariff on India

Trump says US to impose 25 per cent tariff on India

US President Donald Trump says the United States will impose a 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods, citing India's tariffs and non-monetary trade barriers.

Trump deciding trade deals by August 1: Lutnick

Trump deciding trade deals by August 1: Lutnick

US President Donald Trump will decide on trade deals this week as talks with China and the European Union continue, US Commerce chief Howard Lutnick says.

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'Bad policy': Australia fears double US tariff rate

'Bad policy': Australia fears double US tariff rate

'Bad policy': Australia fears double US tariff rate

'Bad policy': Australia fears double US tariff rate

US President Donald Trump has flagged all countries, including Australia, could be hit with baseline tariffs up to double the current rate of 10 per cent.

Trump considering 'world tariff' of 15-20 per cent

Trump considering 'world tariff' of 15-20 per cent

Trump considering 'world tariff' of 15-20 per cent

Trump considering 'world tariff' of 15-20 per cent

Most countries will likely face tariffs of 15 per cent to 20 per cent on their exports to the United States, US President Donald Trump says.

US, China to launch new talks on tariff truce extension

US, China to launch new talks on tariff truce extension

US, China to launch new talks on tariff truce extension

US, China to launch new talks on tariff truce extension

The US and China sides will refrain from introducing new tariffs or other steps that could escalate the trade war for another 90 days, a report says.

Australia steps up US trade beef as Trump claims win

Australia steps up US trade beef as Trump claims win

Australia steps up US trade beef as Trump claims win

Australia steps up US trade beef as Trump claims win

Australia has criticised the US for using its size and might to disrupt international trade through tariffs, warning it will lead to firms looking elsewhere.

EU may get 15 per cent tariff deal with US: reports

EU may get 15 per cent tariff deal with US: reports

EU may get 15 per cent tariff deal with US: reports

EU may get 15 per cent tariff deal with US: reports

The United States and the European Union are close to a trade deal that would feature a 15 per cent tariff on EU goods imported into the US, diplomats say.

PM's China stance hailed by Taiwan despite criticisms

PM's China stance hailed by Taiwan despite criticisms

PM's China stance hailed by Taiwan despite criticisms

PM's China stance hailed by Taiwan despite criticisms

The prime minister used a six-day trip to China to signal a willingness to boost Australia's trading ties while balancing concerns over Beijing's aggression.

EU trade chief heads to US in bid for tariffs solution

EU trade chief heads to US in bid for tariffs solution

EU trade chief heads to US in bid for tariffs solution

EU trade chief heads to US in bid for tariffs solution

European Union representative Maros Sefcovic is set to meet US officials in Washington DC for trade talks.

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Trump touts deal with Indonesia, flags pharma tariffs

President Donald Trump says he has agreed to a tariff deal on goods entering the US from Indonesia.

Trump seeks more concessions in EU trade deal talks

US President Donald Trump has seen some trade deal offers and thinks they need to be better, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett says.

EU waits as Trump keeps world guessing on tariff plans

European Union officials believe they may receive a letter from US President Donald Trump outlining tariff levels for the bloc.

Australia eyes more Asian trade amid US tariff turmoil

The foreign minister is spruiking deeper economic engagement between Australia and Southeast Asia as US tariff hikes overshadow a major summit.

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Australia's message to Asian allies worried about Trump

Australia is distancing itself from the United States in Southeast Asia amid a flurry of tariffs and aid cuts, pledging "we are here for the long haul".

Trump sends more tariff letters after spat with Brazil

US President Donald Trump has issued a round of tariff letters to eight countries: the Philippines, Brunei, Moldova, Algeria, Iraq, Libya, Sri Lanka and Brazil.

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.

'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.

Trade deal-making ramps up ahead of US tariff deadline

Several trade deals are close to being struck, US President Donald Trump says as the deadline approaches for higher tariffs on imports to America.

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.

Trump says US has struck a trade deal with Vietnam

Vietnam and the United States have struck a trade deal, US President Donald Trump says.

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