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The United States vs Rest-of-the-World trade drama may have slipped from the front pages in recent weeks, but it’s about to return with a vengeance. The 90-day pause on tariffs expires next week, and it’s not yet clear what sort of deals will emerge.
Trump likes to say he “holds all the cards” in negotiations, but it’s not that simple. Developing countries highly dependent on exports to the US hold little leverage, it’s true, but Australia, Canada and the European Union have greater bargaining power. China is in a category of its own and is unlikely to bend to unilateral demands.
As Peter Draper and colleagues explain, while nations have been negotiating in good faith, Trump has threatened to simply “send letters” that dictate his terms. Trade tensions have a while to play out yet, and there’s no upside for the global economy.
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Victoria Thieberger
Economics Editor
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Peter Draper, University of Adelaide; Kumuthini Sivathas, University of Adelaide; Nathan Howard Gray, University of Adelaide
Trump believes the United States holds all the cards in trade talks. That’s not necessarily the case.
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Kelly Hine, University of the Sunshine Coast; Dominique Moritz, University of the Sunshine Coast; Hena Prince, University of the Sunshine Coast
Former Greens candidate Hannah Thomas’ injury during a recent Sydney protest has been in the headlines. Here’s what the law says.
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A J Brown, Griffith University
The NACC marks its second anniversary as the nation’s federal corruption buster. It has assessed over 4,5000 complaints and launched more than 40 investigations.
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Kerrie Sadiq, Queensland University of Technology; Rodney Brown, UNSW Sydney
From this week, large companies including BHP, Apple and Meta will have to publish detailed tax information to stamp out tax avoidance.
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Reza Shabahang, Flinders University
Distressing news can make us feel anxious, sad and scared. But simply ‘switching off’ is not always an option.
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Nick Haslam, The University of Melbourne
Memories are constantly revised in acts of recollection. They are moulded by new information, beliefs and emotions, and other people’s versions of events.
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Tara-Lyn Camilleri, Monash University
While trauma can ripple across generations, its effects aren’t hard-coded in our genes.
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Kelly Lambert, University of Wollongong; Scott William, University of Wollongong
Some nursing and teaching students will have access to a new $331 a week payment. But medical, physio and psychology students all miss out.
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Thomas J. Derrick, Macquarie University
We can probably safely assume Rome, in many areas, was likely pretty dirty and rank-smelling. That said, there’s evidence of perfumes, incense and even deodorants.
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Politics + Society
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Jeffrey McNeill, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University
Rather than get rid of regional councils, maybe the government should look at expanding their role to deliver core services – something common in many other countries.
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Marika Sosnowski, The University of Melbourne
Buoyed by the truce with Iran, President Trump is pushing for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. But it could entail unacceptable conditions for the Palestinians.
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Adrian Beaumont, The University of Melbourne
Early voting has begun in the island state’s snap election - but the pollsters can’t decide which party might win.
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Health + Medicine
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Bonnie Clough, Griffith University; Amanda Wheeler, Griffith University; Caroline Victoria Robertson, Griffith University; Santosh Tadakamadla, La Trobe University; Steve Kisely, The University of Queensland
Poor mental health can lead to poor oral health – and vice versa. Here’s what can be done to tackle this problem.
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Lynne Chepulis, University of Waikato
Type 2 diabetes is more aggressive in young people, harder to manage and more likely to lead to a premature death.
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Environment + Energy
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Michalis Hadjikakou, Deakin University; Brett A Bryan, Deakin University
Flexitarian diets and breeding better livestock can make farming more sustainable. But it will take much more to farm within the planet’s limits
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Edward Doddridge, University of Tasmania
New research explores the wide-ranging consequences of record low summer sea ice in Antarctica. From more ocean warming to extra icebergs, it’s bad news we must hear.
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Science + Technology
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Tom Lee, University of Technology Sydney
Investors are sinking billions into high-tech agriculture systems, but farmers are still waiting for simple, adaptable and reliable tools.
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