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Trump’s steel tariffs are unlikely to have a big impact on Australia. But we could be hurt by what happens globally

Written by Scott French, Senior Lecturer in Economics, UNSW Sydney

Just one day after the US Court of Appeals temporarily reinstated the Trump Administration’s Liberation Day tariffs of between 10% and 50% on nearly every country in the world, Trump announced tariffs on all US imports of steel and aluminium will increase from 25% to 50%.

He told the rally of steel workers in...

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With no easy options, RBA raises interest rates for the third time to quell inflation
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Job scams create hiring risk for Australian businesses
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Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
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A Practical Buyer’s Guide to Inspecting Older Queenslander Homes
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Like a high-wire act, Victoria's budget is a mix of hard work, luck and optical illusion
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How a Small Business Can Gain Competitive Advantage over a Large Business
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Alex Reinhardt: Pioneering the Future of Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Innovations
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“Time is running out to get Payday ready,” Brighter Super urges

Superannuation fund Brighter Super is encouraging business owners to prepare now for Payday Super, ahead of the new laws taking effect from 1 July...

PayNuts Unveils Expanded Integrated Solutions and Refreshed Brand to Support Australian SMEs

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BizCover Brings Australia’s First AI-Based Insurance Quotes to ChatGPT

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VistaPrint Research Reveals Australian Small Businesses Face a Succession Cliff

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Corporate volunteering grows up: how companies are shifting to meaningful, community-led impact

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The Rise of Mobile-First Venues

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Trump’s steel tariffs are unlikely to have a big impact on Australia. But we could be hurt by what happens globally

NZ’s AI data centre boom: who benefits from the build-out?

Is this the moment to change the way we think about economic growth?

A new survey of 10,000 migrants reveals exploitation at work is the norm. Here’s how to fix it

With no easy options, RBA raises interest rates for the third time to quell inflation

The Victorian budget is cleverly structured for an election. But is it too late to make a difference?

Job scams create hiring risk for Australian businesses

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

A Practical Buyer’s Guide to Inspecting Older Queenslander Homes

Like a high-wire act, Victoria's budget is a mix of hard work, luck and optical illusion

How a Small Business Can Gain Competitive Advantage over a Large Business

Alex Reinhardt: Pioneering the Future of Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Innovations

“Time is running out to get Payday ready,” Brighter Super urges

PayNuts Unveils Expanded Integrated Solutions and Refreshed Brand to Support Australian SMEs

BizCover Brings Australia’s First AI-Based Insurance Quotes to ChatGPT

VistaPrint Research Reveals Australian Small Businesses Face a Succession Cliff

Corporate volunteering grows up: how companies are shifting to meaningful, community-led impact

The Rise of Mobile-First Venues

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