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Australia's Treasurer Warns: Trump's Tariffs Threaten Economy

3/23/2025

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Australia's Treasurer Jim Chalmers has raised alarms over Donald Trump's impending tariffs, set to take effect on April 2, warning they could destabilize the global economy. He highlighted the potential for increased inflation and a deepening cost-of-living crisis in Australia, as the nation gears up for a federal election focused on bolstering economic resilience against U.S. trade pressures.

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Australia's Treasurer Jim Chalmers has raised alarms over Donald Trump's impending tariffs, set to take effect on April 2, warning they could destabilize the global economy. He highlighted the potential for increased inflation and a deepening cost-of-living crisis in Australia, as the nation gears up for a federal election focused on bolstering economic resilience against U.S. trade pressures.