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US and China agree to temporarily reduce tariffs

The cut will significantly lower tariffs on each other’s products.

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The US and China have agreed to temporarily reduce tariffs on each other’s products.

Trump protects tech giant Apple from tariff pain

The move benefits major US technology firms and countless other importers.

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US President Donald Trump’s administration has granted tariff exclusions that will benefit companies like Apple.

Dutton’s ‘game-changing’ plan to cut energy costs cops criticism

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Opposition leader Peter Dutton reveals new gas modelling plan he said will bring ‘short to medium term relief’

Tariffs on Australian beef backfires on Trump’s favourite meal

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Australian farmers express ‘profound disappointment’ as tariffs on Australian beef backfires on Americans

Trump says no to tariff exemptions as Australia rules out retaliation

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Treasurer Dr Jim Chalmers (left) says the hit to the Australian economy from US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminium will be manageable.

Commonwealth Bank’s first-half profits spike to $5.1 billion

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Commonwealth Bank Australia has posted a first-half cash profit of $5.1 billion, up 2 per cent on the same period last year.