US Imposes 12.5% Tariff on Australian Imports Amid Forced Labour Concerns
The US government has confirmed a 12.5% tariff on Australian exports starting July 24, 2026, citing efforts to combat forced labour, while experts suggest other motivations.
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The US government has confirmed a 12.5% tariff on Australian exports starting July 24, 2026, citing efforts to combat forced labour, while experts suggest other motivations.
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The Trump administration enacts fresh tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on major US trading partners and others, citing forced labor concerns and economic protectionism.
Guardian US | Jul 24, 2026, 3:58 AM
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Socialist-backed candidate Francesca Hong tops the crowded Democratic field in Wisconsin's August 11 gubernatorial primary but remains behind the likely Republican nominee.
Fox News Latest | Jul 23, 2026, 8:51 PM
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Former President Donald Trump has approved a nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, raising concerns about a potential nuclear arms race in the Middle East.
ABC Australia News | Jul 23, 2026, 9:22 AM
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An independent investigation into the elite Victorian boarding school uncovers entrenched bullying, racism, and leadership issues dating back decades.
ABC Australia News | Jul 23, 2026, 7:02 AM
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The US president targets Canada's dairy supply management system as a key irritant, threatening tariffs that could impact $20 billion in Canadian goods.
BBC World | Jul 23, 2026, 2:51 AM
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Amid escalating tensions, former US President Donald Trump vows retaliatory strikes on Iranian infrastructure following attacks on ships in the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
ABC Australia News | Jul 22, 2026, 5:46 PM
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Efforts to protect H-2A visa workers have clashed with policies aimed at reducing costs for U.S. farmers, leading to significant wage cuts for foreign laborers.
ProPublica | Jul 22, 2026, 1:11 PM
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A federal judge has temporarily barred ICE from deporting a key witness in the deadly shooting of Mexican immigrant Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston.
CBS Politics | Jul 22, 2026, 9:39 AM
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France becomes the first European country to require age verification for social media users, joining similar moves in the UK and Australia.
BBC World | Jul 22, 2026, 6:48 AM
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At a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reported the Iran war cost at $37.5 billion so far and requested $67 billion in supplemental funding as the conflict intensifies.
NBC Politics | Jul 22, 2026, 3:49 AM
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The US Federal Communications Commission proposes blocking drones with advanced capabilities, citing national security concerns and extending component exemptions until 2028.
Al Jazeera | Jul 22, 2026, 2:56 AM
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The Permanent Trump Secure Border Act aims to criminalize visa overstays, end catch and release, and tighten asylum rules as it moves to the House floor.
Fox News Latest | Jul 21, 2026, 11:50 PM
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and US President Donald Trump have agreed to escalate trade negotiations following Trump's announcement of new tariffs on Canadian imports.
Al Jazeera | Jul 21, 2026, 9:35 PM
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Senator Mark Warner warns that a new paid data feed offering early access to President Donald Trump’s posts on Truth Social creates a troubling information imbalance and could allow personal profit from government communications.
CNA Latest News | Jul 21, 2026, 8:17 PM
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President Donald Trump warns the United States is far from finished with Iran, indicating potential strikes on a key underground nuclear facility amid escalating Middle East hostilities.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 21, 2026, 6:53 PM
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Andrew Arrabaca, a former US Army soldier, was arrested in New York City after setting off fireworks, lighting a fire, and firing a pellet gun outside a federal building housing ICE and FBI offices.
ABC Australia News | Jul 21, 2026, 5:39 AMworld
The deaths raise the US military toll in the war with Iran to 17, with officials investigating remains of a missing service member.
ABC Australia News | Jul 20, 2026, 3:16 PMworld
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final featured a mix of magical football and off-field tensions, culminating in Spain's triumph on July 20th, 2026.
ABC Australia News | Jul 20, 2026, 4:42 AMworld
Ferran Torres scores the winning goal in extra time, while Argentina's Enzo Fernández is sent off and Donald Trump makes a surprise appearance at the trophy ceremony.
ABC Australia News | Jul 20, 2026, 1:53 AM
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The FBI reportedly shifts assault investigations on immigration agents to Homeland Security Investigations, while DHS denies claims of changes in FBI involvement, sparking a public dispute with The New York Times.
Fox News Latest | Jul 20, 2026, 1:33 AMpolitics
Several key Trump administration nominees underwent confirmation hearings, revealing divisions among outgoing Republican senators over their support.
The Hill | Jul 19, 2026, 9:35 PMgeneral
The Trump administration reports securing more than $1 billion in United Nations budget reductions within six months, including a $550 million cut to the peacekeeping budget, signaling a shift toward reform.
Fox News Latest | Jul 19, 2026, 4:49 PMpolitics
A recent analysis highlights how laws inspired by specific cases or emotional narratives often bypass careful, evidence-based policymaking, resulting in unintended negative consequences.
The Hill | Jul 19, 2026, 1:09 PMShowing 49-72 of 194 articles.