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Donald Trump has kicked off his third attempt to build a global tariff wall.

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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The Whyalla steelworks, owned by GFG Alliance, was pushed into administration last year.

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
Francisco Irazusta, chief executive of InfraBuild, at the Laverton steel mill.

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
The prime minister doubled down on his Future Made in Australia vision in his speech to the National Press Club last week.

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
Rio Tinto’s smelter at Boyne.

‘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
Commodities such as steel may need carbon tariffs in the future.

‘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
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Cement is a key manufacturing product that is difficult to produce while also lowering greenhouse emissions.

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
Breville will benefit from Trump walking away from the more extreme tariffs.

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
Callan Root bought his Tesla in December. China has just announced sales of cars with hidden door handles, like those on Teslas, will be banned from January due to safety concerns over not being able to open the door in the event of an accident. Wednesday 4th February 2026. Photo: Sitthixay Ditthavong

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

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