Tariffs are taxes on imports, but the costs don’t stay at the border.
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The Supreme Court’s trade case isn’t just about tariffs. It’s about who sets economic policy in a democracy.
Economic modelling suggests pipelines like Northern Gateway and Energy East would help insulate Canada from the threat of U.S. tariffs.
As trade shocks escalate, Canada must prioritize long-term food security over short-term retaliation.
New research shows that rural America has untapped export potential. Taking advantage of it could be a more effective way to narrow the trade deficit than tariffs.
As the US imposes more tariffs, a global backlash is brewing – from subtle trade barriers to strategic countermeasures targeting red-state industries.
The Great Depression proved that protectionism and high tariffs don’t work.
Trade policy must evolve to prioritise economic security and resilience
The US is willingly giving up its position at the world’s economic leader.
Tariffs will not be good for the US economy, despite what Donald Trump’s team thinks.
We may have to get used to hearing a whole lot more of Donald Trump’s favourite word. So how exactly do tariffs work – and who pays them?
Other countries – including Australia – won’t be able to simply look away and hope for the best. For better or worse, markets and the world must now adapt to the return of Donald Trump.
Trump’s policy agenda has lacked both consistency and coherence. Trying to guess what’s coming next is a fool’s errand.
If we are to learn one thing from economic history, it’s that protectionism is key to helping poor nations prosper.
As of 2022, only Nigeria and Sudan had lower trade-to-GDP ratios.
The policy will see Australia join the great ‘geoeconomic game’ reshaping international supply chains. But it won’t be without new risks for doing business.
Anthony Albanese will outline his plan for a “Future Made in Australia Act” which will bring together in a whole package of new and existing initiatives to boost investment in Australia.
Some people think the decision to impose higher tariffs is just an excuse used by the EU to keep protecting its own farmers.
Recent opinion polls show American are very gloomy on both the economy and Biden.
On its face, the decision to deny Qatar 21 flights into Australia suggests Australia is making decisions about international rights in order to protect the profit of an airline it hasn’t owned since 1995.
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Lecturer in History, University of Exeter
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School of Social Sciences, Monash University
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Lecturer of international trade law, Monash Business School, Monash University
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Sir John Bunting Chair of Public Administration, Australian National University
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