Trade

Donald Trump rattled markets by doing exactly what he said he'd do — impose steep tariffs on some of his country's biggest trading partners.

The former prime minister conceded that US tariffs on China, Australia's biggest trading partner, are understandable. But he was less eager about those targeting Canada.

Donald Trump’s tariffs remain unconfirmed, leaving much uncertainty. Many economists remain unconvinced he will follow through.

While US President Donald Trump's plans for tariffs weren't entirely clear on his first day back in the job, it's unlikely Australia will be able to hide from the headwinds they cause.

Donald Trump's announcement of plans to slap tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China shouldn't come as a surprise. That won't make them any less impactful.

G20 leaders fell well short of their goals on poverty, climate change and the conflict in Ukraine, as the spectre of Donald Trump caused some to lose their nerve.

As the IMF's Kristalina Georgieva spoke to all of the leaders at the APEC summit, the Australian prime minister was listening more attentively than others.

There is a sense of déjà vu in Peru, which hosted APEC the last time Trump was elected in 2016. But it also feels very different this time.

David Scaysbrook explains the renewables pioneer's approach to investing and its accidental stake in Sun Cable alongside Mike Cannon-Brookes' Grok Ventures.