8 d. ago Trump mocks world leaders, claims they are ‘kissing my ass’ to make a deal on tariffs

Trump was speaking at a Republican Party black tie dinner after his own trade representative was grilled at a Senate hearing about why the US whacked tariffs on Australian goods.

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9 d. ago Chalmers calls emergency economy meeting to deal with Trump tariff dump

The treasurer has called in RBA governor Michele Bullock, treasury secretary Steven Kennedy and other key financial regulars to respond to the global financial chaos.

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1 week ago More than 50 nations seek trade talks with US after Trump tariffs

More than 50 countries have rushed to the table to try and thrash out a better deal on Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.

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1 week ago Trump extends lifeline for TikTok amid growing trade war with Beijing

The US president acknowledged the tariffs on China may complicate a potential deal, and said he did not want the app to “go dark” in the meantime.

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2 w. ago This business signed a $3.5m export deal. Then Trump’s tariffs hit

Melbourne business Crusader Caravans is reeling after realising that 50 caravans set to be exported into Florida will be hit by Trump’s tariffs.

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2 w. ago Albanese starts campaign in Dutton’s seat as opposition leader claims underdog status

Labor does not stand a realistic chance of claiming Dutton’s electorate, marking the prime minister’s decision to campaign there as a mind games move.

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2 w. ago ‘Hard to see how lower pricing will emerge’: Experts doubtful of Dutton’s gas plan

The opposition leader claims his plan will deliver enough gas locally to swiftly cut the wholesale price of $14 a gigajoule to $10.

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