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America pays the price
Will Trump’s tariffs have a flow-on effect to American consumers? There are two arguments: One from Trump himself with wild, exciting claims of “a golden age… it’ll be like a tax cut for everyone… it’s […]
Tariffs
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Closed for Business: The Oddities of Trump’s Tariffs
Liberation Day, as April 2 was described by US President Donald Trump, had all the elements of reality television perversion. It also had a dreamy, aspirational hope: that factories would spring up from rust belt […]
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What if Liberation Day goes pear shaped? Who gets the blame?
What if “Liberation Day”, when President Trump announced sweeping worldwide tariffs, proves to be the giant misstep that many economists are predicting. Trump won’t accept the blame when it does – he’ll find a scapegoat. […]
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U.S.A tariffs to hit Victorian businesses
The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Media Release The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is warning of significant consequences for Victorian exporters, particularly in agriculture, food production and manufacturing, following the announcement that […]
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Monash experts: Trump’s tariffs, the global trade fallout and impact on Australia’s economy
Monash University Media Release As of Saturday the United States will be imposing tariffs of at least 10 per cent on almost all foreign imports. What will be the impacts on global trade and the […]
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Liberation Day, or Self-Aggrandisement Day?
You might have heard President Trump talk of “Liberation Day” – a term he has used to describe significant policy shifts during his presidency, though its meaning has evolved depending on the context in which […]
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How are the tariffs going, Donald?
Not good, apparently. Several countries have initiated or are continuing boycotts of American goods in response to President Trump’s tariffs, which include a 25% levy on imports from Canada and Mexico (with some exemptions) and […]
Politics
Has America Abandoned Us?
“Current experience would suggest that the American people need to take more care when electing its leaders.” In the intricate recipe that defines democracy, a rich blend of diverse ingredients comes together. At its core, […]
Politics
Trump’s tariff trap
Editorial Donald Trump’s announcement of imposing a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminium imports into the United States is poised to have several direct and indirect effects on Australia. Direct Impact Australian steel and […]
Politics
Trade wars: Will a China-America trade war see Australia caught in the middle?
Talk of President Trump’s tariffs has invariably led to fears of trade wars should countries retaliate, with all eyes on China as the other big player. A trade war is: ”… an economic conflict often […]