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In a new post, Elon Musk has sharply criticised US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending bill, calling it a ‘disgusting abomination’, urging immediate changes before it becomes law. (AP PHOTO)

World NewsComments‘Disgusting abomination’: Musk explodes over Trump spending

In a scathing new post, Elon Musk has sharply criticised US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending bill, calling it a ‘disgusting abomination’, urging immediate changes before it becomes law.

Kimberley Braddish

US President Donald Trump’s rapidly escalating global trade war has prompted Premier Roger Cook to call a snap meeting of some of the State’s leading business figures.

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Cook’s snap summit to deal with Trump trade war

Donald Trump’s escalated trade war with China has prompted the Premier to call a snap meeting of the State’s leading  business leaders as fears grow global tensions will threaten WA’s prosperity.

Joe Spagnolo

The ruling can now be appealed by the Trump administration in federal court.

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‘Illegal’: Court delivers hammer blow to Trump tariff agenda

President Donald Trump’s global tariffs were deemed illegal and blocked by the US trade court, dealing a major blow to a pillar of the Republican’s economic agenda.

Erik Larson

The crisis surrounding America’s security bonds isn’t just limited to the US.

BusinessCommentsWhy America’s deepening debt is spooking the world

Donald Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ budget bill and chaotic policymaking has put the once-unquestionable haven status of US Treasuries up for debate.

Lisa Annese stepped into the top job at Chief Executive Women two months after Donald Trump was re-elected.

Gender equalityCommentsPremiumCEW boss warns against giving Trump’s diversity war air time

The freshly-minted boss of Chief Executive Women has cautioned against giving too much air time to Donald Trump’s war on diversity and inclusion policies. 

Cheyanne Enciso

The US administration has issued a bold demand to eradicate what they call the “single stupidest feature in vehicles”.

THE NIGHTLY‘Stupid’ feature Donald Trump wants to eradicate from cars

The Trump administration has issued a bold demand to eradicate what they call the ‘single stupidest feature in vehicles’.

Amy Lee

The US administration has issued a bold demand to eradicate what they call the “single stupidest feature in vehicles”.

Donald TrumpComments‘Stupid’ feature Donald Trump wants to eradicate from cars

The Trump administration has issued a bold demand to eradicate what they call the ‘single stupidest feature in vehicles’.

Amy Lee

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The NightlyInside the tariff turmoil roasting Aussie coffee-maker giant

One of Australia’s most successful brands, Breville, has been caught squarely in the crossfire of the US-China trade war.

Jackson Hewett

Trump’s comments threaten to throw a wrench into Apple’s plan to import most of the iPhones it sells in the US from India by the end of next year, accelerating a shift beyond China to mitigate risks related to tariffs and geopolitical tensions. 

ManufacturingTrump skewers Apple's Cook over iPhone pivot to India

President Donald Trump said he’s asked Apple’s Tim Cook to stop building plants in India to make devices for the US, pushing the iPhone maker to add domestic production as it pivots away from China. 

Daniel Newell

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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Surprise! Vladimir Putin is a bad guy

Donald Trump is surprised that Putin could be so nonchalant about innocent civilian casualties.

Jim Geraghty

President Donald Trump says he will cease all US sanctions on Syria.

Donald TrumpComments‘Good luck’: Trump to remove all US sanctions on Syria

‘I will be ordering the cessation of sanctions against Syria in order to give them a chance at greatness.’

Natasha Turak

US Olympian Kyle Snyder has been arrested for engaging in prostitution.

THE NIGHTLYUS Olympic gold medallist arrested in prostitution sting

A US Olympic gold medallist and former Donald Trump adviser has been arrested for allegedly engaging in prostitution during a police sting. 

Matt Shrivell

US Olympian Kyle Snyder has been arrested for engaging in prostitution.

SportUS Olympic gold medallist arrested in prostitution sting

A US Olympic gold medallist and former Donald Trump adviser has been arrested for allegedly engaging in prostitution during a police sting.  

Matt Shrivell

The US and China have agreed to suspend most tariffs on each other’s goods.

TradeCommentsUS and China agree to slash tariffs for 90 days

The US and China have agreed to suspend most tariffs on each other’s goods in a move that shows a thawing of trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies.

Sam Meredith

The White House has announced a ‘China trade deal’.

TradeCommentsWhite House announces ‘China trade deal’

US President Donald Trump has flagged his ‘most important and impactful’ announcement ‘ever’, as The White House confirms a ‘deal’ has been struck from United States, China talks.

Max Corstorphan

US consumer prices probably picked up in April after the smallest advance in nine months. (AP PHOTO)

EconomyCommentsPremiumUS inflation starting to stir as Trump tariff threat looms

US consumer prices probably picked up in April after the smallest advance in nine months, foreshadowing a broader acceleration as many companies seek to pass on higher tariffs.

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Jerome Powell, chairman of the US Federal Reserve.

EconomyPremiumPowell says Fed can wait to adjust rates, sees tariff risks

Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell says officials are not in a hurry to adjust interest rates, adding tariffs could lead to higher inflation and unemployment. 

Jonnelle Marte

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

EconomyCommentsChina 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.

Matt Mckenzie

The US and China are reportedly meeting this week to discuss trade and tariffs.

TradeCommentsTrump’s team set to meet with China for trade talks

US President Donald Trump’s team are reportedly set to meet with senior Chinese officials this week to discuss trade and tariffs as a bitter economic war continues.

Max Corstorphan

Future Fund chief executive Raphael Arndt.

MarketsCommentsFuture Fund ready for financial market upheaval

The Future Fund bosses say they’re ready to ride financial market turmoil after unveiling a 1.2 per cent return for a testing March quarter.

Neale Prior

Donald Trump’s brutal sledge at Peter Dutton revealed after US President heaps praise on Anthony Albanese.

Federal election 2025CommentsDonald Trump’s brutal two words on failed Peter Dutton

US President Donald Trump has broken his silence on the Federal election result, hitting a down-and-out Peter Dutton with another humiliating blow.

Shannon Beven

For any democratic leader contesting an election under the cloud of mounting global crises, maverick US president Donald Trump is inevitably the third candidate in the room. 

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Why election result confirms Trump is ‘kiss of death’

NICOLA SMITH: For any democratic leader contesting an election under the cloud of mounting global crises, maverick US president Donald Trump is inevitably the third candidate in the room. 

Nicola Smith

Donald Trump has announced a new tariff on films made outside of the United States.

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Wild new Trump tariff to hit movie industry

US President Donald Trump has revealed a new tariff, claiming it is required to restore a ‘dying’ American film industry.

Wenlei Ma

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to slash federal funding for two broadcasters.

Americas - USA, Canada, South AmericaCommentsTrump makes huge call on historic third term

US President Donald Trump has confirmed he will not be investigating avenues to pursue a third term and will hand over the keys to the White House at the end of his current administration.

Matt Shrivell

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