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Trump touts deal with Indonesia, flags pharma tariffs

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

Trump seeks more concessions in EU trade deal talks

Trump seeks more concessions in EU trade deal talks

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

EU waits as Trump keeps world guessing on tariff plans

EU waits as Trump keeps world guessing on tariff plans

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.

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Australia eyes more Asian trade amid US tariff turmoil

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.

Australia's message to Asian allies worried about Trump

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

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

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

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

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

'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

Trade deal-making ramps up ahead of US tariff deadline

Trade deal-making ramps up ahead of US tariff deadline

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 'second fiddle' to overseas student caps

US tariffs 'second fiddle' to overseas student caps

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

Trump says US has struck a trade deal with Vietnam

Trump says US has struck a trade deal with Vietnam

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.

Rice not on the table in Japan's trade talks with US

Rice not on the table in Japan's trade talks with US

Rice not on the table in Japan's trade talks with US

Rice not on the table in Japan's trade talks with US

Donald Trump has criticised Japan for not buying American rice as Tokyo scrambles to convince the US to scrap a 25 per cent tariff on Japanese cars.

PM talks up Australia-US ties as Trump pressure grows

PM talks up Australia-US ties as Trump pressure grows

PM talks up Australia-US ties as Trump pressure grows

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.

Trump cuts off trade talks with Canada over digital tax

Trump cuts off trade talks with Canada over digital tax

Trump cuts off trade talks with Canada over digital tax

Trump cuts off trade talks with Canada over digital tax

US President Donald Trump says his July 9 trade deadline is not a fixed date, telling reporters that it could be sooner or later than that date.

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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 wary of EU trade offer while Japan being 'tough'

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent remains at a G7 meeting in Canada for trade talks following President Donald Trump's early departure from the summit.

Global doom and gloom sinks Aussie economic optimism

With the world order under threat, Australian attitudes to the economy and security are the bleakest they've been in two decades, a Lowy Institute poll shows.

Deal gets US-China trade truce back on track: Trump

US President Donald Trump says negotiations with China have resulted in a deal to get the trade relationship between the two countries back on track.

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Trump says rare earths to flow in new China trade deal

The US will get magnets and rare earths from China under a new trade deal and tariffs on Chinese goods will go to 55 per cent, President Donald Trump says.

US and Chinese officials meet in the UK for trade talks

High-level trade talks between the United States and China have begun in London.

'No justification': minister seeks tariff breakthrough

Ahead of a possible meeting between Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump at the G7, the trade minister says he's still optimistic of tariffs being removed.

Higher US tariffs on steel and aluminium kick in

In a move that has reignited trade tensions with key allies, United States President Donald Trump has doubled tariffs on steel and aluminium imports.

Australia seeks 'best deal' after UK tariff carve-out

Donald Trump's decision to grant the UK a tariff exemption offers some hope for Australia as the prime minister prepares for talks with the US president.

US gives countries deadline for trade offers: report

A letter suggests the US government will evaluate responses of trading partners and offer "a possible landing zone" that could include a reciprocal tariff rate.

Call for local steel mandate in face of Trump's tariffs

The federal government is being urged to protect Australian jobs after US President Donald Trump announced a plan to double levies on foreign steel.

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