Foreign relations
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Trump mocks world leaders, claims they are ‘kissing my ass’ to make a deal on tariffs
Trump was speaking at a Republican Party black tie dinner after his own trade representative was grilled at a Senate hearing about why the US whacked tariffs on Australian goods.
- Michael Koziol
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- Opinion
- Trade wars
Trump’s tariffs: Friends with few benefits and foes with plenty
The Australian government was confident about an exemption from Trump’s trade imposts but as it turned out, that privilege was reserved only for enemies.
- Peter Hartcher
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- Trade wars
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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- Australia votes
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
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
- Opinion
- Opinion
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
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- Federal budget
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
- Opinion
- Australia votes
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
- Opinion
- Trade wars
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
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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