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Only three numbers matter to Donald Trump: the average US tariff rate on other countries is 3 per cent; Europe’s is 5 per cent; and China’s is 10 per cent.

Farmers warned to brace for 10 per cent tariffs as Trump targets $7b industry

President Donald Trump is expected to impose tariffs on $7 billion worth of Australian farm produce which enters the United States each year.

  • David Crowe, Mike Foley, Michael Koziol and Shane Wright

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Australians are clear on our biggest threats. But our leaders don’t want to discuss it

Voters want to know what the contenders for the prime ministership will do to protect the national interest. Neither Albanese nor Dutton so far have any answers for them.

  • Peter Hartcher
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Trump ‘very angry’ with Putin, threatens secondary tariffs on Russian oil

The US president’s comments suggest he is growing frustrated with his inability to strike a quick peace deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war, which he promised in the election campaign.

  • Michael Koziol

Why our former PMs should speak up, not shut up

Julia Gillard has been praised for maintaining a dignified silence since leaving politics. But wouldn’t we like to hear more from her?

  • Matthew Knott
Everything about Donald Trump was all over the budget – except for his name.

Trump is everywhere in the budget, but you won’t find his name

Just as inflation is moderating, and the Reserve Bank is cutting interest rates, the prospect of a global trade war is threatening to upend the government’s careful budget plans.

  • Matthew Knott

Trump’s made rejects great again. That may be a bitter pill for PM or Dutton

Australia’s voters increasingly are anxious. The political party that can best address this compounding anxiety will win the forthcoming federal election.

  • Peter Hartcher
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One thing that has kept Australia in Trump’s good books, at least until recently, has been the fact we have a trade deficit with the US.

Trump is making a huge blunder. Here’s how we seize the moment

The tariffs war ignited by Donald Trump will eventually run out of steam, but it’s what we do before then that really matters.

  • Millie Muroi
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton said he would forcefully disagree with US President Donald Trump when necessary.

Dutton says he shouldn’t have called Albanese ‘limp-wristed’

After criticism from Penny Wong, a Dutton spokesperson said: “It was a phrase that shouldn’t have been used, and no offence was intended from Mr Dutton.”

  • Matthew Knott
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Australia offered Trump critical minerals. This is how he sold us fool’s gold

The government needed to present Trump with a deal he couldn’t refuse. But what could Australia offer him? 

  • Matthew Knott
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One ally has turned on Trump. Will Albanese and Dutton dare to take a swing?

Canada’s political leaders vow an eye for an eye against the US president’s tariffs. Why are Australia’s leaders more circumspect?

  • David Crowe

Original URL: https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/topic/foreign-relations-1m35