Manufacturing
- Opinion
- Trade wars
Trump’s third and maybe final attempt to build a global tariff wall
The latest tariff regime that Donald Trump is trying to erect is a transparently cynical attempt to do what US courts have told him he can’t do.
- Stephen Bartholomeusz
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A coal billionaire and an Indian giant on shortlist to save Whyalla
A fight for control of one of Australia’s last steelworks has narrowed to two potential buyers, pitting a billionaire against India’s third-largest steelmaker.
- Nick Toscano
Steel mill becomes nation’s first to switch on mostly green power
A plant on the edge of Melbourne has made a breakthrough in the long-running push to clean up the carbon-heavy manufacturing sector.
- Nick Toscano
These regions are key to Albanese’s Future Made in Australia vision. Why are people leaving?
Population decline is complicating Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s mission to prop up the nation’s ailing critical industries.
- Brittany Busch and Shane Wright
‘Rules are in flux’: $2b bailout for Rio Tinto as Labor cites national sovereignty
The Albanese government is doubling down on its strategy to prop up the nation’s ailing manufacturing sector.
- Mike Foley
‘Hypocritical’: Coalition slams Labor on climate tariffs while seeking Trump reprieve
The government is lobbying the US for an exemption from its new round of “unjustified” tariffs as it considers a similar move to protect local industry.
- Mike Foley
Australia weighs carbon tariffs to shield local industry from cheap imports
A fresh front in the climate wars has opened over the impact that ambitious climate goals are having on heavy industries.
- Nick Toscano and Mike Foley
- Opinion
- Earnings season
How this Aussie appliance-maker dodged Trump’s tariff bullet
Breville’s avoidance of the full hit from US duties is testament to its agility, and the consumer’s love of its coffee machines and other kitchen gadgets.
- Elizabeth Knight
Chinese ban on Tesla-style door handles likely to flow through to Australia
Chinese authorities have announced a ban on new vehicles being sold with hidden, electronically reliant door handles, amid concerns that they trap occupants.
- Elias Visontay
- Opinion
- Australian economy
Are we going to be a country that still makes things?
The government has staked billions on its Future Made in Australia policy, but our heavy industries are struggling.
- Cherelle Murphy