Trade
Reserve Bank ‘stands ready’ for Trump economic fallout
Economists are worried about the tariff plans of incoming US President Donald Trump. The Reserve Bank says it’s ready to deal with turmoil.
- by Shane Wright
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‘Unacceptable’: Mexico, Canada reply to Donald Trump’s tariff pledge
The president-elect said on social media he intends to slap heavy tariffs on America’s neighbours and top trading partners as soon as he returns to the White House in January.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Australia wobbles as Trump tariff threat upends global economy
Two posts to social media by Donald Trump have been enough to upend global markets, and have given the world another insight into “Trump 2.0”.
- by Shane Wright
‘I’m sorry’: Chinese ambassador expresses trade ban regret
China’s chief diplomat in Australia urged the nation not to let Donald Trump’s US election victory upend its improved relationship with Beijing.
- by Matthew Knott
Aussie wine’s back in China, but there’s a catch
China has become a catastrophe for global winemakers, but Aussie vintners think they can buck the trend.
- by Colin Kruger
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Global economy
How Donald Trump will change how the world works
The lens through which Trump sees the world is narrow and focused tightly on whether a relationship directly benefits America. That sets up difficult choices for everyone.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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‘Costly for everyone’: Business chiefs warn of hit to households from Trump agenda
Australian business leaders have warned of a severe cost to households after President-elect Donald Trump vowed to impose massive tariffs on China and other countries when he takes power.
- by David Crowe
China’s message to world leaders as anxiety grows over Trump win
But tensions over China were apparent in Anthony Albanese’s meeting with Indonesia’s president, who spoke of the need to “lower the temperature” with Beijing.
- by David Crowe
Security fears as China opens huge port in Peru to extend Latin America reach
Chinese involvement has drawn US warnings about Peru potentially being used by Chinese military ships as a foothold in the Americas.
- by Christian Shepherd and Lyric Li
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Foreign relations
Biden, Xi to meet in Peru as PM arrives amid fears of Trump trade war
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has arrived at an economic summit in Peru that is being overshadowed by the world leader who isn’t there – Donald Trump.
- by David Crowe
Albanese flies to South America on trade rescue mission after Trump victory
The prime minister is seeking to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping within days to shore up a $327 billion economic relationship.
- by David Crowe
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