Trade
Opinion
Opinion
What investors should do if a trade war breaks out
So far US markets have been strong and the Australian market has reached a 10-year record high, but things could change.
- by Daryl Dixon
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David Littleproud
'Cowboy culture': Department of Agriculture's costly live export legal bungle
A new revelation poses serious questions about the department's ability to regulate the controversial trade.
- by Latika Bourke
IMF delivers stark warning on Trump tariffs
The IMF said President Trump's trade dispute with China was putting global growth at risk and urged governments to start putting money away.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
Opinion
Opinion
Trade war no reason for share investors to be overly concerned
Unlike China, our manufacturing sector and exports provide only a small part of overall economic activity.
- by Daryl Dixon
Theresa May
Trump lands in the UK, unleashes assault on Theresa May
Trump directly inserted himself into UK politics, saying any soft Brexit executed by Theresa May would end hopes for a US-UK free trade deal.
- by Latika Bourke
Trade
Dr Copper's price plunge shows economy is coming down with something nasty
Cooper prices are falling, providing a warning that the outlook for the world's economic health is deteriorating because of the trade wars.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Trade
Aussie, Kiwi dollars become the whipping boys in China-US trade war
The Australian and NZ dollars were hit again on Thursday as their triple exposure to Asia, exports and commodities left them hostage to Trump's tariffs.
- by Wayne Cole & Charlotte Greenfield
Animals
60,000 sheep saved from 'furnace' after dramatic midnight intervention
The government has intervened overnight to stop sheep from being exported to the Middle East.
- by Latika Bourke
Trade
'Proxy for all the worst fears': A$ hit as Trump steps up trade war
The Australian dollar was dealt a blow as the United States threatened to slap further import duties on Chinese goods, fuelling fears of a full-blown trade war.
- by Swati Pandey
Donald Trump
'Reckless': Trump escalates trade war with another $US200b in Chinese tariffs
Political and retail figures criticise President Trump's decision to ratchet up the trade war with China with another $US200b in tariffs.
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Awassi Express exporters set to sail with sheep left stranded by suspension
The live export summer trade looks set to sail as Emanuel Exports applies for new permit despite being suspended just a fortnight ago.
- by Latika Bourke