Trade
‘We have to stand up to him’: Trump tariffs could hit Australia
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been warned Australia may be unable to again escape crushing tariffs on Australian exports.
- Matthew Knott, Simon Johanson and David Swan
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- Analysis
- Donald Trump
Trump has lobbed a trade bomb at Canada. It may just blow up in his face
Canadians are naturally wondering why their long-standing status as close neighbours, friends, allies and partners seems to count for nothing.
- Michael Koziol
- Updated
- US politics
‘We can play the game’: Trump hints at possible tit-for-tat tariff hikes
The warning to Canada came as the US president said consumers might suffer “pain” from his taxes on goods imported from America’s three biggest trading partners.
- Michael Koziol
- Analysis
- Donald Trump
What are tariffs and how do they work?
Get the lowdown on who pays for them, what they protect and how countries may retaliate.
- Paul Wiseman
Trump puts Europe in crosshairs as he stands firm on tariffs for Mexico, Canada
The US president says the European Union has treated America “so terribly”, while confirming Mexico and Canada will be hit with tariffs imminently.
- Jarrett Renshaw, Andrea Shalal and Trevor Hunnicutt
- Analysis
- Trump diplomacy
Trump’s tariff tango will only reinforce his view that bullying works
Making an example of Colombia wasn’t a fair fight and didn’t actually change much, but it is being spun as a major victory for the power of threats.
- Michael Koziol
- Updated
- Trump's America
Trump claims win over Colombia in stand-off over deportation flights
The tit-for-tat with the South American nation underscores the febrile environment surrounding the US president’s deportation policy.
- Michael Koziol
Trump tells the world to invest in US or pay the price
Donald Trump has sent a clear message to “every business in the world” as he addressed the World Economic Forum in Davos.
- Michael Koziol
- Opinion
- Billionaires
Why this Aussie billionaire welcomes Trump’s China tariff threat
It’s more important now than ever for retailer Solomon Lew to get the best manufacturing deals. He thinks Donald Trump’s trade policies might help.
- Elizabeth Knight
- Opinion
- Superannuation
How your superannuation is becoming one of Australia’s biggest exports
There’s one major Australian export that is increasingly everywhere, but goes almost unnoticed, and it’s growing by the day.
- Alex Joiner
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