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All options on table in drive to shore up fuel supply

All options on table in drive to shore up fuel supply

Encouraging the extraction of more fossil fuels and developing more renewable projects is being considered to bolster Australia's long-term energy security.

US gripes over Aussie TV, social media and drug rules

US gripes over Aussie TV, social media and drug rules

US gripes over Aussie TV, social media and drug rules

US gripes over Aussie TV, social media and drug rules

The Trump administration has again taken aim at some of Australia's policies, claiming American businesses may be facing unfair treatment.

WTO talks end in deadlock after Brazil blocks deal

WTO talks end in deadlock after Brazil blocks deal

WTO talks end in deadlock after Brazil blocks deal

WTO talks end in deadlock after Brazil blocks deal

In a "major setback for global trade", t‌he World Trade Organization ‌has failed to secure a collective decision on e-commerce during talks in Cameroon.

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Australia to have another 'crack' at Indian trade deal

Australia to have another 'crack' at Indian trade deal

Australia will go back to the drawing board with India on expanding its trade agreement, after finalising a free trade deal with the European Union.

Cheaper goods to flow under 'hard yakka' EU trade deal

Cheaper goods to flow under 'hard yakka' EU trade deal

Australia and Europe will go on a tariff-slashing blitz, inking a historic trade deal after almost a decade of sometimes-intractable negotiations.

EU leader touches down as PM hopes to land trade deal

EU leader touches down as PM hopes to land trade deal

The president of the European Commission has begun her three-day visit to Australia, as a long-awaited free-trade deal with the bloc appears set to be resolved.

Australia exposed as China rewrites green economy

Australia exposed as China rewrites green economy

China is locking in its critical minerals and metals dominance via deep pocket investments in the Global South, leaving a shrinking role for Australian exports.

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Trade deal likely as European president confirms visit

Trade deal likely as European president confirms visit

Trade deal likely as European president confirms visit

Trade deal likely as European president confirms visit

Trade and security deals could be signed when the European president and trade commissioner land in Australia for a three-day visit.

Australia and EU on the brink of a free trade deal

Australia and EU on the brink of a free trade deal

Australia and EU on the brink of a free trade deal

Australia and EU on the brink of a free trade deal

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen might travel to Australia within the week to sign a long-awaited free trade deal with Australia.

US tariff refund system will be ready 'in 45 days'

US tariff refund system will be ready 'in 45 days'

US tariff refund system will be ready 'in 45 days'

US tariff refund system will be ready 'in 45 days'

A US customs official says a system is being prepared to process refunds on ‌illegally collected tariffs in 45 days without requiring ‌importers to sue.

Minister heads to US for talks as tariff hike looms

Minister heads to US for talks as tariff hike looms

Minister heads to US for talks as tariff hike looms

Minister heads to US for talks as tariff hike looms

US President Donald Trump has unveiled global tariffs of 15 per cent following a legal set back to the economic measure, sparking renewed concern.

Major Australia-EU trade pact 'closer than we've been'

Major Australia-EU trade pact 'closer than we've been'

Major Australia-EU trade pact 'closer than we've been'

Major Australia-EU trade pact 'closer than we've been'

A long-awaited trade deal between Australia and the EU might finally be sealed, paving the way for cheaper European cars and other products for buyers.

Final push as minister flies to Europe for trade talks

Final push as minister flies to Europe for trade talks

Final push as minister flies to Europe for trade talks

Final push as minister flies to Europe for trade talks

Trade Minister Don Farrell will meet with his EU counterpart for crunch talks on a free trade pact, as a handful of sticking points holds up an agreement.

Japan-Australia ties to strengthen after election

Japan-Australia ties to strengthen after election

Japan-Australia ties to strengthen after election

Japan-Australia ties to strengthen after election

Australia and Japan will look to boost supply chain security amid global uncertainty and economic coercion after a resounding election victory.

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Scurry to seal Australia trade deal as EU chief visits

A planned visit by European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen to Australia has spurred urgency among top trade negotiators to finalise an elusive pact.

Aussie ex-detainee's dire warning for 'vulnerable' Iran

Tehran's decades-old dictatorship could be about to topple, says an Australian expert who was jailed for 804 days by the Iranian regime.

Australian push for zero US tariffs after beef reprieve

The Albanese government has taken credit for the lifting of US tariffs on Australian beef but the opposition says it's due to pressure from American consumers.

Pathway emerges for elusive EU-Australia trade deal

The Europeans may have found a way to allay the concerns of its farmers over the impacts of a free trade deal with Australia, paving the way for a breakthrough.

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PM tight-lipped on talks with China over flare incident

Anthony Albanese insists there is still friendship between Australia and China despite an "incident of concern" between both nations' militaries.

Trump shadow looms large as PM scales regional summits

World leaders including Anthony Albanese will jostle for position at major regional summits as talks between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping take centre stage.

Mining giant flags more jobs at risk due to coal taxes

One of the world's biggest mining companies has hit out against Commonwealth and state taxes, arguing they must be competitive enough to attract investment.

Treasurer lays groundwork for 'golden' US minerals deal

Australia is pushing for zero US tariffs and is dangling the carrot of a deal for critical minerals ahead of the prime minister's meeting with Donald Trump.

Australian shares fall amid new chapter in trade woes

A renewed US-China trade stoush over rare earths minerals has spooked markets, and investors aren't holding their breath for a speedy resolution.

No future made in Australia without gas: Bluescope boss

Australian industrial gas users are subsidising the cost of gas going to competitors overseas dues to a broken pricing system, Bluescope Steel's boss says

Aussies could miss out under Trump drug pricing plan

Australians might not be able to get their hands on crucial medicines such as cancer drugs after a Donald Trump pricing proposal comes into effect.

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