UK government bans goods from Israeli settlements, accuses settlers of ‘ethnic cleansing’
The UK says “settler terrorists” are carrying out “ethnic cleansing” of Palestinians, in a significant toughening of Britain’s stance toward a longtime ally.
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‘Kiss my ass’: Trump’s Canadian doppelgänger in war of words with the president
The Premier of Ontario is in a Trump-style spat with the president himself.
Australia backs trade position in face of ‘unjustified’ new US tariffs
The new measure comes just as Trump’s initial 10 per cent tariffs come to a court-ordered halt.
Trump’s new tariffs could impact one Australian export industry
The president said the objective of the policy was to “protect the people of the United States”.
A bridge for a boat: Trump issues dramatic Strait of Hormuz threat
Both sides have dug in on their dispute over the strait, a crucial waterway for global energy that remains largely closed because of Iranian attacks.
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Phones, plumbing, more: The unknown vital goods cut off by Iran war
Much more than just oil passes through one of the world’s most crucial shipping lanes.
China slaps Australian beef with huge new tariff
Industry has warned the move will significantly disrupt trade.
America adds prominent Chinese businesses to list of companies it alleges ‘is aiding Chinese military’
Some familiar brands have been accused of being part of China’s military by the Pentagon.
Australian beef exports facing 55 per cent tariff in China
Beef shipments to China worth billions of dollars could face an extra trade impost within days.
Australia’s forced labour tariffs introduced by Trump could last for years
The tax on Australian exports could be much harder to get around than previous tariffs.