US and Chinese officials meet in the UK for trade talks
High-level trade talks between the United States and China have begun in London.
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Biosecurity not competition a meaty issue in beef talks
Australian farmers warn against dropping biosecurity barriers on US beef, but say the product is inferior and would struggle to compete with local meat.
‘No justification’: minister seeks tariff breakthrough
Ahead of a possible meeting between Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump at the G7, the trade minister says he's still optimistic of tariffs being removed.
Nats leader fears US beef deal will butcher biosecurity
Biosecurity will be threatened if the federal government expands Australian access to US beef to escape trade tariffs, political rivals say.
Australia-EU ‘determined’ to seal trade deal: minister
Trade minister Don Farrell says Australia and the European Union are working through issues to try and finalise a free trade deal.
Banks help Australian shares climb to three-month high
The Australian share market is at three-month highs after a positive session, shrugging off global trade tensions and ongoing geopolitical risks.
US tariffs on Australia ‘not what you do to a friend’
Australia has been urged to assertively lobby Donald Trump against a plan to hike tariffs on steel imports, as Labor aims to maintain a calm approach.
PM confident of Trump phone call after election outcome
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese plans to call Donald Trump to talk about US tariffs on Australian goods, if Labor wins the election.
Australian shares trade up to pre-Liberation Day levels
The Australian share market has rallied alongside its Asian counterparts as glimmers of hope appear on the horizon of the US-China trade war.
Australian shares grind back losses from US trade war
The Australian share market has continued its march higher and is within reach of its value before "Liberation Day" US tariff announcements.
Australian shares edge higher despite Wall St sell off
Australian shares are on track to finish the shortened week higher, as US tariff headlines settle down and trading volumes ease ahead of the Easter break.
Australia, Indonesia strengthen ties amid tariff hikes
Global trade concerns are a key topic of conversation between Australia and Indonesia as US trade tariffs wreak uncertainty among governments and markets.
Spat? What spat? Luxon denies trade tensions in NZ
Winston Peters, the wily veteran of New Zealand politics, appears to be dialling up pressure on his boss Chris Luxon ahead of a leadership handover.
China hits back with 84 per cent tariff on US goods
China will impose 84 per cent tariffs on US goods from Thursday, up from the 34 per cent previously announced.
China retaliates in global trade war with tariffs on US
Beijing is slapping levies on all US products in retaliation to President Donald Trump as his tariffs rock world markets and fuel fears of a global downturn.
Trade war, recession fears wipe $110b from markets
Australian shares have resumed their downward spiral after China hit back against US tariffs, and market researchers suggest further volatility is ahead.
Trump’s sweeping tariffs stoke a global trade war
US President Donald Trump's across-the-board tariffs have provoked threats of retaliation and sparked fears about their impact on the global economy.
Alarm over tariffs sends Australian shares $42b lower
Australian shares are heading towards a second straight quarter of losses for the first time since 2022 as incoming tariffs increase the risk of a US recession.
Australia again makes its case for US tariffs exemption
The government has made another pitch to US officials to gain an exemption from American tariffs on Australian steel and aluminium imports worth $1 billion.
Trump tumble sends Australian shares to seven-month low
Global growth fears and trade war uncertainty continue to drive markets lower, with the local bourse losing a tenth of its value in less than four weeks.
Tariff defiance begins with call to buy Australian made
Shoppers have been urged to buy locally made goods with extra funding for Australian-made campaigning as US tariffs hit steel and aluminium exports.
Metal makers reinforced as new US tariff threat emerges
The government assures a key export sector of support as a new tariff threat emerges while fresh funding reinforces metal manufacturing against US levies.
Trump triggers trade war with Canada, China and Mexico
President Donald Trump has launched a trade war against the US's three biggest trading partners, drawing immediate retaliation from Mexico, Canada and China.
Trump outlines roadmap for reciprocal US tariff plan
US President Donald Trump says the United States will charge all other countries with the same tariffs as they charge on imports of US goods.
‘Strong ally’: Australia won’t return fire on tariffs
The clock is ticking for Australia to secure an exemption to Donald Trump's steel tariffs after he accused leaders of breaking their word on an export deal.
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 households forecast to weather Trump tariffs
Australia might see some fallout from Donald Trump's tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports, but local households are expected to be spared too much pain.
Trump doesn’t have to hurt Australia-China ties: envoy
A Trump presidency doesn't have to impact how Australia and China co-operate, Beijing's ambassador says, amid a spate of hawkish cabinet picks.
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 to continue the push on trade, climate action
Anthony Albanese will push for free trade and climate action at an economic forum, as a second Trump administration creates uncertainty for world leaders.
World looks to G20 for breakthrough in climate talks
United Nations officials are urging G20 leaders to break the COP29 stalemate as wealthy nations ask more countries to help foot the climate bill.