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Tariff maelstrom bears down on Dutton’s election hopes

Labor is as alarmed as any government as Donald Trump’s sharemarket carnage unfolds. But it also sees a political advantage.

Global market carnage and massive shocks to confidence everywhere contrast with an election campaign that has been resolutely focused on small domestic policy and political wins.

A Coalition backflip on working from home? What about the future of work – or unemployment – as panic takes over?

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Jennifer Hewett is the national affairs columnist. She writes a daily column on politics, business and the economy. Connect with Jennifer on Twitter. Email Jennifer at jennifer.hewett@afr.com

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