Australia inks fresh fuel supply deal with Singapore
Australia's largest supplier of refined fuel will continue to provide petrol and diesel amid global uncertainty as part of a new agreement.
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Albanese seeks out fuel supply deal in Singapore visit
The prime minister is hoping an agreement with Australia's largest provider of oil can be reached as the Middle East conflict causes global volatility.
Nationals leader eyes economics showdown with Liberals
Matt Canavan plans an "economic revolution" but he might struggle to win over coalition colleagues with his calls for more tariffs and government intervention.
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.
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.
Trump reschedules to meet Xi in China in May
A meeting between US President Donald Trump and China's head of state Xi Jinping will take place in mid-May, according to the White House.
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.
Rationing not yet on the cards as fuel outlook worsens
Australia has been reassured by a key trading partner its fuel supplies are not at risk as other nations look to limit exports to support domestic markets.
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.
Israel strikes Iran again after killing supreme leader
The Middle East is in turmoil as Donald Trump issues a new warning to Tehran after Israeli and US strikes killed Iran's leader, prompting retaliatory attacks.
Trump furious after US Supreme Court upends his tariffs
A landmark US Supreme Court ruling has upended the leverage President Donald Trump and his trade envoys have wielded over foreign governments with tariffs.
Donald Trump to travel to China next month
US President Donald Trump will hold talks with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, late next month in China.
Asian economies weigh impact of fresh Trump tariff move
President Donald Trump has flagged raising temporary tariffs on almost all US imports from 10 per cent to 15 per cent.
EU won’t accept US tariff increase, ‘a deal is a deal’
Washington cannot be allowed to simply hike tariffs on EU products, the European Commission says - "a deal is a deal".
Canada’s PM to travel to Australia to boost trade ties
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to address the federal parliament during an upcoming visit to Canberra.
Trump warns against ‘playing games’ with US trade deals
Donald Trump is threatening to hit any countries prevaricating over recently-negotiated US trade deals with much higher duties under different trade laws.
Security deal to strengthen ties on PM’s Indonesia trip
Australia and Indonesia's already positive relationship is set to be further boosted when a high-level security deal is formally signed.
‘Mother of all deals’: India, EU seal trade agreement
After nearly two decades of on-off negotiations, a trade deal between India and the European Union has been sealed, according to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Trump doubles down on Greenland but ‘won’t use force’
US President Donald Trump told the World Economic Forum in Davos he is seeking "immediate negotiations" to acquire Greenland, but said he would not "use force".
Trump flags Greenland deal ‘everybody’s happy with’
After weeks of rhetoric that shook the NATO pact and risked a new global trade war, Donald Trump has dropped threats to impose tariffs on European allies.
Trump vows tariffs on European nations over Greenland
Donald Trump says he will charge extra import taxes on goods from eight European nations because of their opposition to American control of Greenland.
Australia risks missing net zero without China’s aid
China has emerged as the world's biggest spender on clean energy technology and its lack of investments in Australia could be cause for concern.
Trump trims China tariffs after ‘amazing’ Xi meeting
US President Donald Trump is raving about his talks with Xi Jinping, saying he'll cut tariffs on China while Beijing makes promises on rare earths and fentanyl.
Chalmers mulls automatic approval for foreign investors
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has unveiled more changes to the nation's foreign investment review scheme as he struck down a proposed pharmaceutical takeover.
APEC wraps up after Trump-Xi agreement on trade truce
APEC nations have vowed greater economic co-operation and integration as they wind up their meeting at a time when global trade faces "significant challenge".
US top court queries legality of Trump’s global tariffs
The top court in the United States is weighing the lawfulness of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.
Trump gets royal welcome in Japan, eyes China deal
Defence will be high on the agenda as US President Donald Trump meets with Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ahead of talks with China's President Xi.
Canada PM ready to resume trade talks with US and Trump
Trade talks between the US and Canada stalled after Ontario broadcast an anti-tariff advertisement featuring the voice of former president Ronald Reagan.
Trump aims to clinch deal with China’s Xi on Asia trip
US President Donald Trump's on-again, off-again meeting with his Chinese counterpart will be the centrepiece of his five-day trip to Asia.
Trump headlines ASEAN summit as trade deals signed
US President Donald Trump watched over a ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand at the ASEAN summit in Malaysia before signing trade deals.
Trump confident of deal after ‘successful’ China talks
Top economic officials from China and the US have concluded two days of discussions to de-escalate a trade war as the countries' presidents prepare to meet.