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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
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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
Chinese-owned vineyards in France for sale at knockdown prices
Between 2008 and 2014 Chinese investors bought up dozens of Bordeaux estates and gave them new names like Imperial Rabbit or Gold Rabbit. Then everything changed.
- by Vivian Song
‘We are well prepared’: Jim Chalmers says not to panic over Trump victory
As the treasurer moves to calm economic fears after Trump’s victory, AUKUS fan and former secretary of state Mike Pompeo has been snubbed for a White House job.
- by Matthew Knott
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Will Trump be disastrous for our economy? I doubt it
While the US prepares for a bout of serious self-harm that will affect the rest of the world economy, Australia is unlikely to be in the firing line.
- by Ross Gittins
Trump’s touted tariffs threaten to sweep up Aussie lobsters
Many economists are concerned a new trade war between the world’s two biggest economies will have flow-on consequences for Australia.
- by Lisa Visentin
Updated
Earnings season
Australia likely to get hurt in Trump’s trade war, warns NAB boss
The nation’s largest business lender says local companies could be hit hard if president-elect Donald Trump ploughs ahead with his tariff threats.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey
Re-elected Trump would set up possible clash with Australia on tariffs
Political leaders say they can work with either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris, but experts warn a Trump White House could impose costly tariffs on major imports.
- by David Crowe
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