3 d. ago On TikTok, there’s only one winner from Trump’s tariff death spiral with China

First came the AI-generated videos depicting overweight Americans working in sweatshops. Since then, it’s been open slather, gifting Beijing a PR win.

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4 d. ago Trump wants them. China needs them. So Albanese has a $1b scheme to stockpile them

Labor has pledged to create a stockpile for critical minerals, which are coveted by US president Donald Trump while supply is controlled by China.

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4 d. ago Trump shift on China tariffs only adds to the confusion he creates

US President Donald Trump’s ill-thought tariff polices look even sillier now he has floated lowering his 145 per cent tariffs on Chinese goods.

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5 d. ago Trump says he will ‘substantially’ cut China tariffs as trade war bites

The US president has flagged that he will lower his unprecedented 145 per cent tariffs on Chinese goods and “won’t play hardball”.

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1 week ago Trump’s gut tells him he’s got China on the ropes. He couldn’t be more wrong

Donald Trump believes his tariff folly will isolate its superpower adversary. But it will be the US, not China, that could find itself outside the tent.

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2 w. ago Trump’s tariffs on China are actually 145 per cent, White House clarifies

Meanwhile, the president said countries initially hit with a 10 per cent tariff – such as Australia – could negotiate the rate lower depending on what they offered the US.

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2 w. ago Federal election 2025 as it happened: ASX finishes up 4.5 per cent after Trump pauses most tariffs, but escalates trade war with China; Coalition’s climate target unclear after mixed messages

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2 w. ago Australia rejects China offer after Trump escalation, reopens free trade talks with EU

Trade Minister Don Farrell says Australia and Europe will enter into talks “with a view to getting it done” against the backdrop of Trump’s tariffs.

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2 w. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: ASX finishes up 4.5 per cent after Trump pauses most tariffs, but escalates trade war with China; Coalition’s climate target unclear after mixed messages

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2 w. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: ASX lifts 5.9 per cent after Trump pauses tariffs with other nations, escalates trade war with China; Dutton, Albanese campaigns continue

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2 w. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: ASX lifts 5.9 per cent after Trump pauses most tariffs, but escalates trade war with China; Dutton ignores question on embattled candidate

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2 w. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: ASX eyes $145 billion surge after Trump pauses tariffs with other nations, escalates trade war with China; Dutton, Albanese campaigns continue

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2 w. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: ASX set to soar after Trump escalates trade war with China, pauses tariffs on other nations; Dutton, Albanese campaigns continue

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2 w. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Trump escalates trade war with China, while pausing tariffs on other nations; Dutton, Albanese continue campaigns

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2 w. ago Trump ‘pauses’ most tariffs but hits China harder in stunning reversal

The so-called “reciprocal tariffs” had only been in place for hours when the US president announced his stunning backflip, sending US share markets skyrocketing.

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2 w. ago US President Donald Trump raises tariffs on China to 125 per cent

US and China trade war escalates as President Donald Trump raises tariffs on Chinese imports to 125 per cent.

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2 w. ago Five years after trade war with Australia, Beijing wants to ‘join hands’ to resist Trump

As the world spirals into a catastrophic trade war, China is asking Australia to fight back against Trump’s tariffs and defend global trade.

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2 w. ago Trump ‘pauses’ tariffs for 90 days but hits China harder in stunning reversal

The so-called “reciprocal tariffs” had only been in place for hours when the US president announced his stunning backflip, sending US share markets skyrocketing.

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2 w. ago ASX drops as Trump’s tariffs kick in, dealing 104 per cent hit to China

The Australian sharemarket has slumped during a choppy session, as the Trump administration ramped up the pressure on China and imposed its sweeping global tariffs.

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2 w. ago ASX set to fall after Wall Street’s rally is wiped out as Trump confirms 104pc China tariffs

The Australian sharemarket is set to give up most of Tuesday’s gains at the open this morning after another wild session on Wall Street.

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