2 h. ago Federal election 2025 as it happened: Trump tariff fallout lingers as PM, Dutton continue campaigns; leaders clash on Port of Darwin Chinese ownership

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton launch into the second week of their campaign.

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10 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Trump tariff fallout lingers as PM, Dutton continue campaigns; protester crashes Treasurer’s press conference

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton launch into the second week of their campaign.

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30 h. ago Exaggerations from Albanese, Dutton lost in Trump’s tariff blitz

We take a look at the prime minister’s claim Dutton wanted to end bulk-billing and the Coalition’s claim groceries are up 30 per cent under Labor.

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30 h. ago New world order: Trump’s tariff attack sparks global recession fears

His trade secretary says a recession would be “worth it” to restructure the US economy, while Trump plays it down but admits there could be bumps.

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30 h. ago ‘Brutal’: Macron vows to protect Europe after US lands shock trade blow

The French President has called on EU nations to stop all investment in the United States after Donald Trump announced a 20 per cent tariff on European imports.

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34 h. ago Wall Street suffers $4 trillion wipeout, ASX set for more losses as Trump sparks market chaos

Everything from gold and crude oil, to Big Tech stocks and the value of the US dollar against other currencies fell following the US president’s tariff announcement.

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36 h. ago Global stocks in freefall, following Trump's tariff announcement

Close to $2 trillion wiped off the US stock market following US President Donald Trump's tariff announcement.

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36 h. ago Wall Street suffers $3.2 trillion wipeout as Trump tariffs spark market chaos

Everything from gold and crude oil, to Big Tech stocks and the value of the US dollar against other currencies fell following the US president’s tariff announcement.

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49 h. ago The tiny Australian islands no one expected to draw Trump’s fury

They’re uninhabited and are home to thousands of penguins and seals, but Donald Trump reckons they should be slapped with a 10 per cent tariff.

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51 h. ago Penguins, seals and polar bears: the tiny islands caught up in Trump’s tariffs.

They’re uninhabited and are home to thousands of penguins and seals. But Donald Trump reckons they should be slapped with a 10 per cent tariff.

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57 h. ago Trump hits Australia with 10 per cent tariff on all exports to the US

The US president singled out Australia’s largest export to the US, beef, and said it was unfair that the country did not accept imports of American beef.

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2 d. ago As it happened: Dutton hints at ABC cuts, speaks on crime in Victoria as PM ignites wages fight; Trump tariffs set to begin

Read all the headlines from day six of the 2025 federal election campaign on Wednesday, April 2.

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3 d. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Dutton hints at ABC cuts, speaks on crime in Victoria as PM ignites wages fight; Trump tariffs set to begin

Public service job cuts are among the topics dominating the leaders’ agendas as the federal election campaign enters its sixth day.

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3 d. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Chalmers accuses ‘DOGEy Dutton’ of copying Trump; 10 per cent tariff warning issued to Australian agricultural businesses

Public service job cuts are among the topics dominating the leaders’ agendas as the federal election campaign enters its sixth day.

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4 d. ago ‘Not on my watch’: Albanese says key US trade grievances are not negotiable

The US trade office has added to its list of grievances with Australia just before the Trump administration unveils a new tranche of tariffs.

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4 d. ago US expands list of trade grievances against Australia before Trump’s big tariff move

The American update also highlighted the Albanese government’s December 2024 announcement about big tech firms.

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8 d. ago ASX set to slide as Wall Street falls; Tariffs rattle car industry

Wall Street is slipping as President Donald Trump’s latest tariff escalation creates winners and losers among auto stocks.

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1 week ago ASX rises as Wall Street surges on Trump tariff hopes; Tesla surges

The Australian sharemarket has opened higher ahead of Tuesday night’s federal budget after Wall Street surged overnight on the back of hopes that Donald Trump will be more selective with his tariffs.

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1 week ago ASX rises as Wall Street jumps on Trump tariff hopes; Tesla surges

The Australian sharemarket has opened higher ahead of Tuesday night’s federal budget after Wall Street surged overnight on the back of hopes that Donald Trump will be more selective with his tariffs.

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2 w. ago ‘Lopsided and unfair’: Australian farmers in Trump crosshairs

A powerful group of American beef producers wants the US to punish Australian farmers in the next round of the tariff war, calling on Trump to fix a 20-year deficit it says amounts to $45 billion.

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