International
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Creating a better global trade system
Christine Lagarde | June 5, 2018Building new economic bridges and shaping a new era of trade can foster more prosperous and more peaceful communities across the world.
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What is a tariff? An economist explains
Amitrajeet Batabyal | June 4, 2018The world may be lurching ever closer to a full-blown trade war as the U.S., Europe, Canada, China and Mexico talk tariffs and retaliation. But what exactly is a tariff and why is the issue so controversial?
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UNSW law students release international guide to protect migrant workers
First 5000 | June 3, 2018A ground-breaking guide compiled by UNSW Sydney law students looks to clarify who is responsible for protecting the rights of 150 million migrant workers around the world.
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The US–China phoney trade war
Shiro Armstrong | May 29, 2018American tariffs on Chinese imports are ‘on hold’, according to US Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin, after a high level delegation from China led by Vice Premier Liu He visited Washington last week.
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Australia’s annual geo-economic statement
Graeme Dobell | May 16, 2018While the federal budget is a largely domestic affair, the Treasury also issues a geoeconomic report card every year, offering fascinating insights into global trends and government thinking.
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Budget measures boost Pacific trade
Steven Ciobo | May 15, 2018Aid and infrastructure measures announced in the Federal budget aim to strengthen political and trading relationships with Australia’s Pacific neighbours.
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Anti-dumping laws are disguised protectionism
David Leyonhjelm | April 28, 2018Australia is in no position to criticise Donald Trump’s steel tariffs when our own anti-dumping laws are just as protectionist.
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Good news for global trade amid rising tensions
Maurice Obstfeld | April 26, 2018The global economy continues to show broad-based growth, however the prospect of trade conflict is a threatening cloud on the horizon.
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Australian firms upbeat on Chinese trade
First 5000 | April 20, 2018The 2018 Westpac Australia-China Business Sentiment Survey offers an insight into the current health of the Australia-China trade relationship, and features case studies from leading Australian brands in the China market including Blackmores, Metcash, Sanitarium and Woods Bagot.
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The great China–US trade face-off
Shiro Armstrong | April 19, 2018The strains affecting international trade today did not start with Donald Trump. They are a consequence of shocks to the economic system dating back to the GFC and long-term structural changes in the global economy.
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New jobs and more trade as confidence rises for Aussie exporters
Steven Ciobo | April 18, 2018The Exporter Sentiment Index reveals 60 per cent of SME exporters expect profits to be higher in the next 12 months and many are exploring opportunities to expand internationally.
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Have your say in Australia’s International Business Survey 2018
First 5000 | April 17, 2018Austrade invites Australian organisations that are undertaking international business activities to share their insights and experiences in Australia’s International Business Survey (AIBS).
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Becoming ‘Asia-capable’ in the 21st century
Katherine Kizilos | April 16, 2018Australian business leaders have a lot of work to do to become ‘Asia-capable’ in the 21st century. Firms must develop their “cultural intelligence” as well as offer distinctive goods and services.
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Australia is the ‘piggy in the middle’ in the US-China trade war
First 5000 | April 11, 2018Australia is caught between two giant trading partners as the USA and China square off, but Australia’s pork, wine, grain and fruit sectors could benefit from retaliatory tariffs.
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New visa scheme to attract foreign talent launches July 1st
First 5000 | March 20, 2018A new visa scheme to attract highly skilled global talent and deliver innovation to Australia will be piloted for a year from July 1st.