Trump Trade Adviser Criticizes Tax on US Tech Firms, Raising Concerns for Australia
A top Trump trade advisor criticized countries taxing American tech companies, raising concerns that Australia's plan to force social media giants to pay for news might antagonize the new administration, prompting Australia's Treasurer to meet with US officials to seek tariff exemptions.
Trump Trade Adviser Criticizes Tax on US Tech Firms, Raising Concerns for Australia
A top Trump trade advisor criticized countries taxing American tech companies, raising concerns that Australia's plan to force social media giants to pay for news might antagonize the new administration, prompting Australia's Treasurer to meet with US officials to seek tariff exemptions.
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52% Bias Score
Rio Tinto Rebuts US Aluminum Export Claims
Rio Tinto CEO Jakob Stausholm disputes US claims of broken promises on aluminum exports, revealing that the US requested increased shipments after the Ukraine conflict; Australia's exports constitute a small portion of US supply, and the matter arises amid proposed tariffs.
Rio Tinto Rebuts US Aluminum Export Claims
Rio Tinto CEO Jakob Stausholm disputes US claims of broken promises on aluminum exports, revealing that the US requested increased shipments after the Ukraine conflict; Australia's exports constitute a small portion of US supply, and the matter arises amid proposed tariffs.
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48% Bias Score
Wong Attends Trump Inauguration: Strong US-Australia Ties Despite Policy Differences
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong attended Trump's inauguration, a sign of the strong US-Australia alliance despite political differences, particularly on climate change; this contrasts with the exclusion of larger nations and highlights Australia's strategic importance and amiable trade relati...
Wong Attends Trump Inauguration: Strong US-Australia Ties Despite Policy Differences
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong attended Trump's inauguration, a sign of the strong US-Australia alliance despite political differences, particularly on climate change; this contrasts with the exclusion of larger nations and highlights Australia's strategic importance and amiable trade relati...
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44% Bias Score
Australia's Superannuation to Become World's Second Largest by 2031
Australia's superannuation assets are projected to surpass the UK's in 2030 and Canada's by 2031, becoming the world's second-largest after the US, driven by record contributions and attracting significant US investment.
Australia's Superannuation to Become World's Second Largest by 2031
Australia's superannuation assets are projected to surpass the UK's in 2030 and Canada's by 2031, becoming the world's second-largest after the US, driven by record contributions and attracting significant US investment.
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40% Bias Score
Norman Bridges Australia-Trump Relations
Greg Norman, acting as an intermediary, successfully facilitated communication between the Australian government and Donald Trump, though the details of the request remain undisclosed; this follows Norman's prior role in connecting Trump and former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.
Norman Bridges Australia-Trump Relations
Greg Norman, acting as an intermediary, successfully facilitated communication between the Australian government and Donald Trump, though the details of the request remain undisclosed; this follows Norman's prior role in connecting Trump and former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.
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40% Bias Score