Sweeping US tariffs create ‘uncertainty’ for Australia
Donald Trump's "unwarranted" decision to impose tariffs on Australia and other trading partners has rattled investors and left exporters facing an anxious wait.
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‘Not the act of a friend’: PM, Dutton decry US tariffs
Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs have "no basis in logic", Anthony Albanese says, as Peter Dutton accuses the prime minister of neglecting the US relationship.
Tariffs spell death knell for businesses on the brink
Australia's economy is tipped to grow faster in 2025 but US tariffs and trade wars could be enough to send marginal businesses to the wall.
US tariffs should be a ‘wake-up call’ for Australia
Australia has been warned against relying on Donald Trump as it continues to try to negotiate for an exemption from the US president's trade tariffs.
China, Cook Islands sign strategic partnership pact
China and the Cook Islands have signed an action plan for a comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries, Chinese foreign ministry says.
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.
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.
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.
Boon for critical minerals, education in trade pact
Australian pacts with a Gulf state are set to open up investment from its massive sovereign wealth fund and opportunities in critical minerals and education.
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.
A lobster in every pot at Christmas and the New Year
Australia's lobster fishers are confident of being able to meet renewed demand from China and satisfy local customers this Christmas.
Trade deal ushers savings as unions decry worker rights
Unions are protesting a free-trade pact with the United Arab Emirates over worker exploitation but the trade minister insists it's a good deal for Australia.
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Abandon sheep: report backs future ban on live exports
A parliamentary committee has thrown its weight behind laws to ban live sheep exports, with its chair saying the "time has come" to bring an end to the trade.
Biden, Xi to meet as US-China tensions grind on
US President Joe Biden and China's Xi Jinping have landed in San Francisco for the APEC summit as they prepared for their first engagement in a year.
Industry backs patience on high-quality EU trade deal
Talks on a landmark free trade agreement between the European Union and Australia have collapsed following the latest round of negotiations.
Lobster and beef on menu after China wine breakthrough
Australia will continue to push for the removal of restrictions on lobster and beef exports after a breakthrough on the trade dispute with Beijing over wine.
‘Concessions on both sides’ for EU trade deal
Belgium's ambassador to Australia is optimistic a free trade deal between Australia and the European Union will be signed by the end of this year.
‘Fingers crossed’ European trade deal will come through
Australia and the EU could hold further talks on a free trade agreement in coming weeks, but the trade minister insists it must be in the national interest.
Sweet deal for sugar exporters as UK drops tariffs
Australian raw sugar is heading to the UK tariff-free for the first time in 50 years under the free trade agreement between the two nations.
Calls for more UK investment as trade tariffs stripped
A free trade agreement has led to a threefold increase in Australian goods flowing into Britain after the pact came into force.
Aussie winemakers are hoping to raise a glass to China
Australian grape and wine producers are optimistic that hefty tariffs will be scrapped on wine exported to China, after imposts on barley were removed.
EU trade talks stall as Australia holds out for farmers
The Australian government remains hopeful of striking a deal with the European Union on free trade, as the latest talks stall.
Australia unable to seal EU trade deal as talks stall
Talks for a free trade deal with the EU have stalled over Australia's demands for greater access for its agricultural products into European markets.
Australia willing to walk away from EU deal: minister
Australia was prepared to pull the pin on trade talks with the European Union if negotiations broke down further on the naming of cheeses and wine.
Sweet deal for exporters, consumers as UK deal starts
The free-trade agreement between Australia and the UK has come into force, creating opportunities for exporters and making some British goods cheaper.
Calls for Australia to help smooth tensions with China
Senior Australian and Singaporean ministers have met in Canberra for bilateral discussions on regional tensions and energy security.
Australia and China secure new trade talks
Canberra and Beijing have progressed talks on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum where trade restrictions on Australian goods were discussed.
Paper shortage pressures school stationery
Paper companies are scrambling to source foreign white paper after a lack of domestic timber supply dented production at Australia's only white paper mill.
Australia, EU locked in ‘feta’ trade fight
Australian free trade agreement talks with the EU remain stuck, battling over the rights to use geographical terms like 'feta' cheese and 'Prosecco' wine.
What is the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, about to be negotiated in Brisbane?
Australia is about to play host to negotiators from 14 countries involved in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) over six days in Brisbane from Saturday. They include the United States, Australia, Brunei, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, but not China.
India free trade gets new year green light
The Australia-India free trade agreement has got the thumbs up from India, clearing the way for the removal of taxes on 90 per cent of Australian goods exports.