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Treasury Predicts Impact of Trump Tariffs on Australian Economy Will Be ‘Modest’
Meanwhile, the Australian Treasury said China’s impact will be ’significant.’
Battle Over Beef: Ranchers Say Australia's Protectionism Dressed Up as Biosecurity
Are opaque regulations the new front in global protectionism?
Starmer Relaxes Electric Vehicles Mandate Amid US Tariffs
Chancellor Rachel Reeves also confirmed that the phasing out of most internal combustion engine vehicles will happen in 2030.
Dutton to Slash 30,000 International Students From Australian Universities Each Year
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has ramped up his plan to reduce the number of international students in Australia.
Dutton Apologises, Backflips on Ending Work From Home and Cutting 41,000 Public Servants
The Coalition had said it would require public servants to be at the office five days a week, Peter Dutton has admitted the policy was a ’mistake.’
Musk Hopes for ‘Zero Tariff Situation’ Between US, Europe
The Tesla CEO also advocated for the free movement of people between the two regions.
Treasury Secretary Rejects Idea Recession Is Inevitable in Relation to Tariffs
‘Who knows how the market is going to react in a day, in a week?’ he asked.
White House Official Says More Than 50 Countries Reached Out for Tariff Talks
‘They’re doing that because they understand that they bear a lot of the tariff,’ Kevin Hassett said.
Netanyahu to Seek Tariff Relief in Meeting With Trump
Trump’s latest tariff rollout could affect Israel’s machinery and medical equipment exports, an Israeli finance ministry official said on April 3.
Trump Tells Americans to ‘Hang Tough’ Amid Tariff Turbulence, Promises ‘Historic’ Outcome
The president says tariffs are part of an ‘economic revolution.’
How Trump’s FTC Largely Keeps Antitrust Policies Under Biden
In February, the commission’s chairman told staff that the agency would follow the merger guidelines put in place by his predecessor.
Trump’s China Tariffs Aim to Tackle Decades of Trade Imbalance, National Security Threats
Despite joining the WTO in 2001, China did not evolve into the fully-fledged market economy that the United States had hoped for.
Buffett’s Company Denies Viral Claim About Trump’s Tariff Strategy
Berkshire Hathaway issued a statement apparently denying a widely circulated video claiming Buffett called Trump’s economic moves the best in 50 years.
Tariffs May Raise Prices Slightly But Will Deliver Tax Relief for Bottom 50 Percent, Bessent Says
Money generated by the tariffs will fund proposals to scrap taxes on tips, overtime, and Social Security benefits, the Treasury secretary says.
US Stocks Fall for 2nd Straight Day After Global Tariff News
Meanwhile, the U.S. labor market has remained resilient.
California Governor Dismisses US Tariffs, Looks to Outside Trade Agreements
The White House pushes back against Gov. Gavin Newsom’s announcement.
Tariffs Could Cause Inflation to Persist, Weigh on US Growth, Says Fed Chair Powell
Trump encouraged Powell to cut interest rates, citing lower inflation levels and solid employment gains.
IRS Sends Last-Minute Tax Reminder to Millions of Americans in Disaster Areas
The agency also sent a reminder to taxpayers living and working abroad.
Albanese Says No One Got a Better Deal out of Trump Tariffs Than Australia
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese may not be a fan of the 10 percent baseline tariff on Aussie beef, but does admit the nation didn’t cop the rawest deal.
Chinese Economy Would Collapse If US Buyers Cut Support, Says Trump’s China Envoy Pick
David Perdue, a former Fortune 500 CEO and senator, pledges to educate Americans about the dangers posed by communist China.
