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The move marks a dramatic escalation of Trump’s trade war, threatening to draw immediate retaliation from US trading partners.

TradePremiumTrump saved worst tariff blows for these seven countries

President Donald Trump is imposing tariffs on US trading partners worldwide. But he has singled out these seven countries for far higher imposts.

Jennifer A. Dlouhy, Catherine Lucey, Josh Wingrove and Skylar Woodhouse

Donald Trump has singled out Aussie beef in a long list of complaints against US trading partners. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsVideoCommentsTrump rails at Australia beef, imposes 10 per cent tariffs

Donald Trump has unveiled another round of tariffs on the goods of US allies and reserved some of his ire for Australian beef exports.

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US President Donald Trump has slapped a new tariff on Australia.

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Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs explained

Australia’s free trade agreement with the US has been thrown in the bin as tariffs are imposed.

Jackson Hewett

US President Donald Trump has unveiled a raft of new tariffs in a ceremony at the White House. (AP PHOTO)

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Trump announces new tariffs at White House ceremony

‘“For years, hardworking American citizens were forced to sit on the sidelines as other nations got rich and powerful, much of it at our expense. But now it’s our turn to prosper.’

David Lawder and Andrea Shalal

Officials say no final decision has been made about the scope of President Donald Trump's tariffs. (AP PHOTO)

TradeTrump leaves world waiting for ‘20 per cent’ tariffs hammer blow

Global investors and factories are awaiting details from US President Donald Trump's trade barriers announcement.

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U.S. President Donald Trump gets out of a Tesla Model S on the South Lawn of the White House on March 11, 2025.

EconomyCommentsTrump’s trade chaos shakes up markets

Share markets took a battering on Monday ahead of major economic news this week when the US reveals further tariffs and the Reserve Bank inks its next decision on interest rates.

Matt Mckenzie

US President Donald Trump displays a signed executive order in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Trump said he will be implementing a 25% tariff on auto imports, expanding a trade war designed to bring more manufacturing jobs to the US and setting the stage for an even broader push on levies next week. Photographer: Francis Chung/Politico/Bloomberg

EconomicsTrump “couldn’t care less” about car prices

President Donald Trump said he “couldn’t care less” if automakers raise car prices in response to his planned tariffs on imported vehicles.

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Donald Trump has slapped tariffs of up to 25 per cent on automotive imports into the US. (AP PHOTO)

TradeTrump slaps 25 per cent tariffs on cars not made in US

President Donald Trump has announced plans for tariffs of up to 25 per cent on automotive imports into the US.

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9/6/23: Jon Gray, Pres. And COO, Blackstone speaks with Business Editor, Sky News, Ross Greenwood at the Australia's Economic Outlook forum" event at Crown Sydney. John Feder/ The Australian.

TradeCommentsPremiumBlackstone boss warns against knee-jerk reactions to tariffs

Blackstone president Jon Gray has warned investors against making knee-jerk decisions around President Donald Trump’s tariff drama and instead advised waiting to see how the underlying negotiations play out. 

Amy Bainbridge

US President Donald Trump has touted April 2 as "Liberation Day" for the US economy. (AP PHOTO)

TradeTrump stokes more confusion over new tariffs but relief for some

Tariffs on vehicles, aluminium and pharmaceuticals will be announced in the near future, US President Donald Trump says.

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Gina Rinehart

TradePremiumRinehart calls for less red tape, Paris Accord exit

Mining billionaire Gina Rinehart says payroll tax and licence fees should be scrapped to protect small businesses and farmers, as trade tensions rise under President Donald Trump.

EES Shipping managing director Brian Hack has warned consumers not to expect cheaper imports despite falling global freight rates.

TradeCommentsPremiumWhy lower global freight rates won’t mean cheaper imports

A WA-based freight forwarder has warned consumers not to expect cheaper imports despite global container rates hitting 70 per cent below the pandemic peak.

Cheyanne Enciso

The US has placed a 25 per cent tariff on Australian steel and aluminium. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsUS tariff hit to Australia 'concerning but manageable'

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has raised concerns about the broader hit to the global economy and trading markets from US tariffs.

Dominic Giannini

Leaning on his “Godfather” nickname, Senator Farrell said while recent calls with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick had been optimistic, there had been no assurances about the next round of negotiations. 

TradeComments‘Offer he can’t refuse’: Farrell says tariff deal in talks

Trade Minister Don Farrell has vowed to continue discussions with the US about an Australian tariff exemption, saying the Government wanted to make President Donald Trump ‘an offer he can’t refuse’.

Dylan Caporn

US President Donald Trump’s next trade war appears to be on the alcohol industry.

THE NIGHTLY‘Ripping us off’: Trump threatens 200 per cent tariff

US President Donald Trump has threatened an entire continent with a 200 per cent tariff if it does not relent on plans to impose tariffs on a key American export.

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Anthony Albanese has been left on read by the Trump administration amid a growing furore over tariffs.

TradeCommentsGot beef? New tariff threat as Albo suffers silent treatment

As the furore over steel and aluminium tariffs dominates headlines, Australian industry chiefs are preparing for the next Trump bombshell.

Nicola Smith

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has lashed Australia as a bitter war of words over US steel and aluminium tariffs heats up.

TradeComments‘Dumpers’: US lashes Australia in tariff war of words

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has come out swinging against Australia as he strongly defended the 25 per cent tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on steel and aluminium.

Peta Rasdien and David Johns

The next federal budget will include extra support for a "buy Australian" campaign. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

TradePremiumAustralians urged to buy local as US tariffs unfold

Consumers have been urged to buy locally made goods to support Australian jobs and industry, as the US tariffs rollout creates economic uncertainty.

Kat Wong and Andrew Brown

The S&P-ASX200 is now down almost 4.3 per cent over the past five trading days  — and 5 per cent since the start of 2025.

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Australian share market slides into correction

The ripple effect of US President Donald Trump’s ever-changing global trade war continues to cut a bloody path through Aussie stocks, with the S&P-ASX200 diving deeper in the red on Wednesday.

Sean Smith and Daniel Newell

The US runs a trade surplus with Australia, with Donald Trump citing deficits as a tariff trigger. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

TradeVideoCommentsEverything you need to know about incoming US tariffs

Donald Trump has followed through on his threat to impose tariffs on steel and aluminium imports into the US — and ruled out offering Australia an exemption. So what does it all mean? Your questions answered. 

The government thinks it still has time to secure a tariff exemption, based on a past precedent. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Trade'Not over': Australia battling to fend off US tariffs

Australia claims it's still in talks with the US after the White House said it considered but rejected requests for a steel and aluminium tariff exemption.

Kat Wong

Kevin Hassett says US President Donald Trump will unveil a regime of reciprocal tariffs on April 2. (AP PHOTO)

TradeTariff uncertainty to be resolved in April: US official

White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett says uncertainty about US President Donald Trump's tariff policy should be resolved in April.

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Donald Trump's constant changes on tariffs is causing confusion for financial markets.

TradeCommentsPremiumChaos reigns as Trump flip-flops again on Canada and Mexico

President Donald Trump has exempted some Mexican and Canadian goods from his 25 per cent tariffs, offering major reprieves to the US’s two largest trading partners. 

Josh Wingrove and Jennifer A. Dlouhy

The US runs a trade surplus with Australia, with Donald Trump citing deficits as a tariff trigger. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumUncertainty in Australia over Trump's tariff regime

Australia is working to secure an exemption to US steel tariffs as it waits to see if it's also caught up in President Donald Trump's reciprocal tax penalties.

Dominic Giannini