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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.

Trump's sweeping tariffs stoke a global trade war

Trump's sweeping tariffs stoke a global trade war

Trump's sweeping tariffs stoke a global trade war

Trump's sweeping tariffs stoke a global trade war

US President Donald Trump's across-the-board tariffs have provoked threats of retaliation and sparked fears about their impact on the global economy.

Alarm over tariffs sends Australian shares $42b lower

Alarm over tariffs sends Australian shares $42b lower

Alarm over tariffs sends Australian shares $42b lower

Alarm over tariffs sends Australian shares $42b lower

Australian shares are heading towards a second straight quarter of losses for the first time since 2022 as incoming tariffs increase the risk of a US recession.

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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.

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.

Trump tumble sends Australian shares to seven-month low

Trump tumble sends Australian shares to seven-month low

Global growth fears and trade war uncertainty continue to drive markets lower, with the local bourse losing a tenth of its value in less than four weeks.

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Trump triggers trade war with Canada, China and Mexico

Trump triggers trade war with Canada, China and Mexico

Trump triggers trade war with Canada, China and Mexico

Trump triggers trade war with Canada, China and Mexico

President Donald Trump has launched a trade war against the US's three biggest trading partners, drawing immediate retaliation from Mexico, Canada and China.

Trump outlines roadmap for reciprocal US tariff plan

Trump outlines roadmap for reciprocal US tariff plan

Trump outlines roadmap for reciprocal US tariff plan

Trump outlines roadmap for reciprocal US tariff plan

US President Donald Trump says the United States will charge all other countries with the same tariffs as they charge on imports of US goods.

'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.

Australia must be a 'model ally' in US tariff talks

Australia must be a 'model ally' in US tariff talks

Australia must be a 'model ally' in US tariff talks

Australia must be a 'model ally' in US tariff talks

Australia must prove its relationship with the US is mutually beneficial to earn another exemption from steel and aluminium tariffs, experts say.

Trump tariffs could boost case for rate cut: economists

Trump tariffs could boost case for rate cut: economists

Trump tariffs could boost case for rate cut: economists

Trump tariffs could boost case for rate cut: economists

US tariffs on Australian steel and aluminium would have minimal direct impacts, but weakened Chinese demand for goods like iron ore could hit economic growth.

Aussie households forecast to weather Trump tariffs

Aussie households forecast to weather Trump tariffs

Aussie households forecast to weather Trump tariffs

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.

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Trump doesn't have to hurt Australia-China ties: envoy

A Trump presidency doesn't have to impact how Australia and China co-operate, Beijing's ambassador says, amid a spate of hawkish cabinet picks.

Aussie farmers and businesses look for trade certainty

World leaders are working to shore up economic ties and push for open global trade against the prospect of a disruptive Trump presidency due to flagged tariffs.

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".

World looks to G20 for breakthrough in climate talks

United Nations officials are urging G20 leaders to break the COP29 stalemate as wealthy nations ask more countries to help foot the climate bill.

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Australia to continue the push on trade, climate action

Anthony Albanese will push for free trade and climate action at an economic forum, as a second Trump administration creates uncertainty for world leaders.

PM spruiks trade as Trump talk dominates regional forum

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is meeting with world leaders for a major economic summit in Peru with maintaining open trade ties a key topic of discussion.

Old tactics to be used in trade negotiations with Trump

Australia will use a tried tactic to stop the US under a second Trump presidency from imposing tariffs on imports, as it looks to expand its role in disputes.

Australia needs to 'step up' critical minerals supply

Australian firms need to sharpen their focus on critical minerals to power the world's green energy transition, an international relations conference has heard.

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.

Peru proposes investment ahead of major mining forum

A Peru trade delegation led by its prime minister will attend a major mining conference in Australia as Canberra works to diversify its international trade.

UAE cash for minerals, but China dominance sparks angst

A free trade deal between Australia and the United Arab Emirates provides a pathway for significant investment in critical minerals and mining.

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