Trade Dispute

Greens leader Adam Bandt has called on the Australian government to abandon the AUKUS pact with the United States, arguing that the recent imposition of steel and aluminium tariffs by President Donald Trump should serve as a wake-up call. Bandt warned that tying Australia’s fate to Trump’s unpredictable policies puts the country at risk, potentially jeopardising billions of dollars allocated to Australia’s new nuclear submarine program.

Australia's metals manufacturing industry is facing a fresh challenge from new US tariff threats, with President Donald Trump considering more tariffs on imported goods. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a $750 million federal funding package aimed at strengthening Australia's metal manufacturers and helping them stay competitive in a changing global market.

Toronto, March 10, 2025 — Mark Carney, the former central banker renowned for his leadership during financial crises in both North America and the UK, is set to become Canada’s next prime minister. Carney secured a resounding victory in the race to lead the Liberal Party, positioning himself to confront a potentially devastating trade war with the United States, Canada’s largest trading partner.