AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUS Tariffs Hit Australia: The US has started charging 10%–12.5% duties on imports from 60 trading partners, including Australia, after a forced-labour probe—prompting Don Farrell to call the move “completely unjustified” and “extremely disappointing.” Trade Law Fallout: The new levies are meant to replace a temporary global tariff that expired overnight, using a different legal route after a Supreme Court ruling earlier this year. Global Pushback: Allies and trading partners, including the EU and New Zealand, have criticised the forced-labour rationale and warned it will raise costs and uncertainty. Tech Regulation Watch: The EU says TikTok failed to protect children’s privacy by letting adults view minors’ accounts, with fines possible. Local Crime: NSW police arrested Comanchero-linked Daniel Toutounji at Sydney airport after eight years on the run, charging him over alleged large-quantity drug offences and proceeds of crime. Business & Markets: Wise shares slid after a US regulator rejected its trust bank charter bid, while markets reacted to oil price moves and tariff fears.
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