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US President Donald Trump has said 80 per cent tariffs for China ‘seems right’.

Trump says 80 per cent China tariff ‘seems right’

President Donald Trump has indicated ahead of key trade talks that he was willing to lower tariffs on China to 80 per cent, but that still remains higher than business leaders were hoping for.

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President Donald Trump has imposed massive tariffs on Chinese-made goods.

Amazon, Ikea: First Trump tariff goods arrive from China

The first shipping containers carrying a vast array of Chinese made products that are subject to President Donald Trump’s 145 per cent tariffs have begun arriving in US ports.

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The nation’s stagnating productivity issue is set to create more problems for the economy and Treasurer Jim Chalmers in the not too distant future.

Why can’t Australia solve its great productivity puzzle

It was the word on every CEOs lips at the country’s largest investor event, so why can’t Australia work it out?

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Australian shares have edged upwards after a tariff agreement between the UK and US.

Aussie shares higher as Trump inks first tariff deal

The Australian share market looks like it will finish the week roughly where it began, ahead of the US and China's first tariff talks this weekend.

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Domain said on Friday it had now entered into a binding scheme implementation deed and is urging shareholders to back the deal. 

CoStar seals $3b deal for Nine’s Domain

Australian property listings platform Domain has sealed a $3 billion deal with CoStar after the US suitor sweetened its offer to get its hands on the Nine Entertainment-controlled group.

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THE ECONOMIST:  What a time to be middle aged for history’s forgotten generation.

Forget millennials, pity the forgotten Generation X

THE ECONOMIST: What a time to be middle aged for history’s forgotten generation.

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Business experts have warned Jim Chalmers new tax on unrealised gains in super could have massive ramifications for investment strategy in Australia.

‘Just strange’: Chalmers’ super tax strategy slammed

Jim Chalmers’ Division 296 policy received relatively little attention during the election campaign. But finance experts are warning that it could upend Australia’s investment landscape.

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After months of punishing tariffs, US and Chinese officials meet in Switzerland, offering a glimmer of hope for two battered economies and a jittery global market.

US and China reignite trade talks after a long, cold freeze

After months of punishing tariffs, US and Chinese officials meet in Switzerland, offering a glimmer of hope for two battered economies and a jittery global market.

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Luxury bridal house Pallas Couture has studios in Subiaco and Paddington in Sydney.

Luxury bridal house collapses for a second time

Luxury bridal house Pallas Couture has collapsed into administration for a second time in less than eight years, but customers have been assured they will still receive their wedding dresses.

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Super Retail Group CEO Anthony Heraghty.

Rebel, Supercheap Auto owner warns of profit margin squeeze

Super Retail Group has warned shareholders of a profit margin squeeze and soaring costs, blaming subdued trading conditions, heavy discounting and a costly overhaul of an ageing payroll system.

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THE ECONOMIST: Switzerland once again finds itself hosting high-stakes trade talks between the world’s biggest economies.

China, America get ready for tariff upheaval in Geneva

THE ECONOMIST: Switzerland once again finds itself hosting high-stakes trade talks between the world’s biggest economies 

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Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson in conversation at the Macquarie Australia Conference in Sydney.

Toasties and Thailand: Qantas boss says customers want value

Qantas’ budget airline Jetstar is making the most of the humble toastie as CEO Vanessa Hudson says customers still have cash to travel but to bang-for-buck destinations Vietnam, Bali, Thailand and Japan.

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Federal Reserve Board Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.

Fed flags ‘very uncertain’ outlook for US as it holds rates

The Federal Reserve has held interest rates steady but says the risks of higher inflation and unemployment has risen, clouding the US economic outlook amid the impact of Donald Trump’s tariffs.

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The Walt Disney Company and Abu Dhabi’s Miral announced an agreement to create a landmark Disney theme park resort in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Disney drops major theme park announcement

Disney have made a major announcement to build a mega theme park and resort in a popular connecting destination for Australian travellers. 

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Employees at the third auto plant of Dongfeng Honda Automobile in Wuhan, China.

China moves to boost economy ahead of trade talks

The Chinese Government has moved to shore up the world’s second biggest economy as it readies for crucial trade talks with the US later this week.

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