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US-China trade war leaves NZ worse off, but still well placed to weather the storm – new modelling

Written by Niven Winchester, Professor of Economics, Auckland University of Technology

Forecasting the potential impact of Donald Trump’s turbulent tariff policies is a fraught business – and fraught for business. The United States president has changed, paused and exempted various categories of goods so often, the only certainty is uncertainty.

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Just 18 firms won 50% of federal Indigenous procurement spending: new study
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The US has turned its back on skilled migrants, giving Australia an opening
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From Check-in to Touchdown: How AI and smarter systems are transforming the travel industry

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Online Christmas shoppers fund climate and biodiversity projects via HealthPost's Click Sphere for Good initiative

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US landmark settlement protects SMEs, highlighting flaws in the RBA's proposed blanket card surcharging ban for Australia

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US-China trade war leaves NZ worse off, but still well placed to weather the storm – new modelling

Worker exploitation can hide in plain sight. Here’s how to ensure an ethical summer holiday

In a world of digital money, what’s the right etiquette to split the bill with friends?

‘Weights of gold in bullion’: how the ancients invested in precious metals

Deep in holiday debt? How to start repaying overdue credit and buy now, pay later bills

Can you ‘live long and prosper’ by learning economics from Star Trek? Or is that ‘highly illogical’?

Can you return gifts without a receipt or packaging? A legal expert explains

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

Improve Your Small Business by Implementing These Changes

Just 18 firms won 50% of federal Indigenous procurement spending: new study

The US has turned its back on skilled migrants, giving Australia an opening

From Check-in to Touchdown: How AI and smarter systems are transforming the travel industry

Online Christmas shoppers fund climate and biodiversity projects via HealthPost's Click Sphere for Good initiative

US landmark settlement protects SMEs, highlighting flaws in the RBA's proposed blanket card surcharging ban for Australia

Thryv Australia named Employer of Choice for third consecutive year at Australian Business Awards

RogersDigital.com Announces the Launch of TheBulletin.au, a Destination for Business, Policy and Financial Insight

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