Australia, Donald Trump and us

Australian aluminium manufacturers brace for impact of Donald Trump's tariffs
The federal government may need to take measures to protect the local aluminium industry if Donald Trump's 25 per cent tariffs go ahead, warns the nation's largest aluminium manufacturer.
Australian steelmaker BlueScope sees Trump’s tariffs as a boon
BlueScope Steel , Australia's largest steelmaker, will be a beneficiary of U.S. President Donald Trump's protectionist tariffs, CEO Mark Vassella said on Monday, saying that he expects higher prices to boost BlueScope's profits in North America.
Australia will not be hit by Donald Trump’s latest reciprocal tariffs
Australia will avoid Donald Trump’s latest tariff escalation after he said the US would soon begin implementing reciprocal import duties on its trading partners.
Australia has some ‘strong arguments’ to gain an exemption from Trumps tariffs
Former federal trade minister and ANZ Head of APAC Engagement Simon Birmingham discusses whether Australia could be exempt from the Trump administration’s global steel and aluminium tariffs.
Trump says he is considering tariff exemptions on Australian steel and aluminum
U.S. President Donald Trump says he has agreed to consider a tariff exemption on Australian steel and aluminum imports after a telephone conversation with Australia’s prime minister.
Trump plans to impose new US tariffs on countries with value-added taxes
President Trump on Saturday announced that value-added tax systems in other countries will be treated like tariffs — and included in his new plan to impose US levies to match. “We will consider countries that use the VAT System,
Australia faces uphill battle on Trump's steel and aluminium tariffs, warns former Nationals MP
The prospects of Australia securing a carve-out on aluminium and steel tariffs imposed by the United States appear to be slim, according to former Howard government minister Peter McGauran.
Is Australia’s GST a tax or a tariff? And why has it become a target in the trade wars?
The White House plan to place tariffs on countries with a domestic consumption tax means Australia’s GST could be in the ...
Fears Donald Trump’s new trade war could hit car prices in Australia
US President Donald Trump’s threat to slap a 25 per cent tariff on foreign car imports and pharmaceuticals could spark a new ...
‘Mayhem’: Trump tariff threat forces Australia to pause big tech levy
The Albanese government has decided to go slow on a scheme to hit digital platforms if they refuse to pay local media outlets ...
Asia markets mixed as Trump proposes tariffs on key industries, New Zealand cuts rates
Asian markets traded mixed on Wednesday as investors reacted to US President Donald Trump’s proposal to impose 25% tariffs on ...
Hang Seng Index Drops as Trump’s Latest Tariff Threat Rattle Markets
Hang Seng drops as Trump’s tariff threats shake markets. Nikkei falls on yen strength, while ASX 200 slides on weak banking ...
Australia news LIVE: Labor adopts Coalition policy as election looms; Trump tariff threat forces big tech levy pause
Australia will vote within months on whether Albanese continues to lead the nation, with polls indicating Opposition Leader ...
China’s retaliation to Trump tariffs will reshape coking coal flows, prices
China's retaliatory tariffs against U.S. energy imports is likely to be most keenly felt in the seaborne market for ...
RBA Sees Small Hit to Economy From US Tariffs Even in Worst Case
Australia’s economy will take only a limited hit from US tariffs on China even if they are increased by 40 percentage points ...