Economic Policies

Despite the announcement of removing non-tariff countermeasures targeting the U.S., China appears to be keeping its export controls on rare earths in place.

The government’s new emergency services fund will charge homeowners and farmers each year.

The Department of Commerce warns entities against using Huawei chips that were developed in violation of U.S. export controls.

The tax plan forms a key plank of President Donald Trump’s agenda.

New migration rules aim to cut foreign labour, but experts warn the UK lacks the workforce to fill key gaps.

ABS figures reveal modest real wage growth in early 2025, led by aged care, education and health agreements.

A group of small businesses challenged the president’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

The ’most favored nation' policy aims to have drugmakers respond to incentives and equalize drug prices between the United States and other countries.

The treasurer said there would be no change to taxing unrealised capital gains.

The rules require that all mandatory fees be disclosed upfront, except for taxes and shipping charges.

The tax bill includes Trump’s campaign promises such as no tax on tips and overtime. It also increases the state and local tax deduction cap to $30,000.

Economists have weighed in and say the only upside to the economy is that inflation has moderated.

While the president suggested that exemptions from the 10 percent baseline are possible, he said only countries offering ‘exceptional’ terms may see relief.

Analysts say the United States has an advantage in the trade dispute, while China sees surge in business closures and rising unemployment.

The treasury secretary urged Congress to raise the debt limit by mid-July before it goes into recess.

Critics say the UK gave up long-term leverage for short-term fixes, as farmers and MPs call for more transparency and protections.

The auto market may slow in the second half of 2025 because ’strong demand likely pulled some transactions forward,' says one expert.

The president said China had far more to gain than the United States.

Kevin Rudd takes aim at Trump’s idea to slap 100 percent tariffs on foreign films, questioning its impact on cultural icons like Australia’s Bluey.

The president says the deal with the ‘highly respected country,’ will be the first of many.