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Steven Mnuchin, U.S. Treasury secretary.

International digital platform tax plan in disarray after US warning

Donald Trump has jettisoned international negotiations that were crucial to making Silicon Valley firms pay more tax in Australia.

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US trade czar Robert Lighthizer.

Coronavirus shows US too dependent on cheap medical imports, USTR says

"Over-dependence on other countries as a source of cheap medical products and supplies has created a strategic vulnerability to our economy," Robert Lighthizer said.

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Trade Minister Simon Birmingham.

Australia hits out at dismantling of WTO appeals

Trade Minister Simon Birmingham has warned the erosion of the WTO's dispute-settlement function takes the world closer to a "might is right" trade system.

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US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, pictured with Chinese Vice Premier Liu He in July.

US says trade deal is 'totally done' but its success depends on China

US trade representative Robert Lighthizer says the deal has been done but its success will be up to decisions by officials in Beijing.

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