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The Advertiser
06-07-2025
- Business
- The Advertiser
US tariffs 'second fiddle' to overseas student caps
Australia's limits on international students could be a bigger issue than US tariffs, an expert has warned. President Donald Trump's tariffs have become arguably the biggest economic story of the year, with most Australian goods being hit with a 10 per cent levy while 50 per cent tariffs are imposed on steel and aluminium sent to the US. But the direct impact of the measures on Australia is relatively small as most exports tend to go to China, Japan and Korea, according to University of Sydney economics lecturer Luke Hartigan. The bigger issue may be one Australia has already inflicted on itself. "It's important to look at the larger scheme of things," Dr Hartigan told AAP. "The tariff exemption is important, but if we wanted to shoot ourselves in the foot, we would reduce the number of international students." "What's happening with our tariffs with the US is second fiddle." International student education was worth $51 billion for the Australian economy in 2023/24, but both political parties have vowed to slash numbers, with Labor already revealing a 270,000 cap from 2025 after more than 445,000 commenced study the year before. Dr Hartigan said international students were important for soft power. "They get to see Australian culture, they get to learn about Australia and they go back and speak favourably about Australia, so it's a very positive thing," he said. But most Australian political commentary has taken on the tariff issue, especially as Mr Trump is set to lift his tariff pause on July 9. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said the government will continue negotiating for exemptions while keeping the national interest in mind, and dismissed Trump-style isolationist policies. However, opposition trade spokesman Kevin Hogan has said the government has "waved the white flag" and called out Mr Albanese for failing to meet Mr Trump face-to-face. "There are countries dealing and talking to the new US president, but not ours ... it is embarrassing," Mr Hogan said. Australia could feel some indirect effects when the pause lifts, Dr Hartigan said. Tariffs on China could cause issues for Australia and uncertainty around the levies could play out in the stock market. Australia's limits on international students could be a bigger issue than US tariffs, an expert has warned. President Donald Trump's tariffs have become arguably the biggest economic story of the year, with most Australian goods being hit with a 10 per cent levy while 50 per cent tariffs are imposed on steel and aluminium sent to the US. But the direct impact of the measures on Australia is relatively small as most exports tend to go to China, Japan and Korea, according to University of Sydney economics lecturer Luke Hartigan. The bigger issue may be one Australia has already inflicted on itself. "It's important to look at the larger scheme of things," Dr Hartigan told AAP. "The tariff exemption is important, but if we wanted to shoot ourselves in the foot, we would reduce the number of international students." "What's happening with our tariffs with the US is second fiddle." International student education was worth $51 billion for the Australian economy in 2023/24, but both political parties have vowed to slash numbers, with Labor already revealing a 270,000 cap from 2025 after more than 445,000 commenced study the year before. Dr Hartigan said international students were important for soft power. "They get to see Australian culture, they get to learn about Australia and they go back and speak favourably about Australia, so it's a very positive thing," he said. But most Australian political commentary has taken on the tariff issue, especially as Mr Trump is set to lift his tariff pause on July 9. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said the government will continue negotiating for exemptions while keeping the national interest in mind, and dismissed Trump-style isolationist policies. However, opposition trade spokesman Kevin Hogan has said the government has "waved the white flag" and called out Mr Albanese for failing to meet Mr Trump face-to-face. "There are countries dealing and talking to the new US president, but not ours ... it is embarrassing," Mr Hogan said. Australia could feel some indirect effects when the pause lifts, Dr Hartigan said. Tariffs on China could cause issues for Australia and uncertainty around the levies could play out in the stock market. Australia's limits on international students could be a bigger issue than US tariffs, an expert has warned. President Donald Trump's tariffs have become arguably the biggest economic story of the year, with most Australian goods being hit with a 10 per cent levy while 50 per cent tariffs are imposed on steel and aluminium sent to the US. But the direct impact of the measures on Australia is relatively small as most exports tend to go to China, Japan and Korea, according to University of Sydney economics lecturer Luke Hartigan. The bigger issue may be one Australia has already inflicted on itself. "It's important to look at the larger scheme of things," Dr Hartigan told AAP. "The tariff exemption is important, but if we wanted to shoot ourselves in the foot, we would reduce the number of international students." "What's happening with our tariffs with the US is second fiddle." International student education was worth $51 billion for the Australian economy in 2023/24, but both political parties have vowed to slash numbers, with Labor already revealing a 270,000 cap from 2025 after more than 445,000 commenced study the year before. Dr Hartigan said international students were important for soft power. "They get to see Australian culture, they get to learn about Australia and they go back and speak favourably about Australia, so it's a very positive thing," he said. But most Australian political commentary has taken on the tariff issue, especially as Mr Trump is set to lift his tariff pause on July 9. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said the government will continue negotiating for exemptions while keeping the national interest in mind, and dismissed Trump-style isolationist policies. However, opposition trade spokesman Kevin Hogan has said the government has "waved the white flag" and called out Mr Albanese for failing to meet Mr Trump face-to-face. "There are countries dealing and talking to the new US president, but not ours ... it is embarrassing," Mr Hogan said. Australia could feel some indirect effects when the pause lifts, Dr Hartigan said. Tariffs on China could cause issues for Australia and uncertainty around the levies could play out in the stock market. Australia's limits on international students could be a bigger issue than US tariffs, an expert has warned. President Donald Trump's tariffs have become arguably the biggest economic story of the year, with most Australian goods being hit with a 10 per cent levy while 50 per cent tariffs are imposed on steel and aluminium sent to the US. But the direct impact of the measures on Australia is relatively small as most exports tend to go to China, Japan and Korea, according to University of Sydney economics lecturer Luke Hartigan. The bigger issue may be one Australia has already inflicted on itself. "It's important to look at the larger scheme of things," Dr Hartigan told AAP. "The tariff exemption is important, but if we wanted to shoot ourselves in the foot, we would reduce the number of international students." "What's happening with our tariffs with the US is second fiddle." International student education was worth $51 billion for the Australian economy in 2023/24, but both political parties have vowed to slash numbers, with Labor already revealing a 270,000 cap from 2025 after more than 445,000 commenced study the year before. Dr Hartigan said international students were important for soft power. "They get to see Australian culture, they get to learn about Australia and they go back and speak favourably about Australia, so it's a very positive thing," he said. But most Australian political commentary has taken on the tariff issue, especially as Mr Trump is set to lift his tariff pause on July 9. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said the government will continue negotiating for exemptions while keeping the national interest in mind, and dismissed Trump-style isolationist policies. However, opposition trade spokesman Kevin Hogan has said the government has "waved the white flag" and called out Mr Albanese for failing to meet Mr Trump face-to-face. "There are countries dealing and talking to the new US president, but not ours ... it is embarrassing," Mr Hogan said. Australia could feel some indirect effects when the pause lifts, Dr Hartigan said. Tariffs on China could cause issues for Australia and uncertainty around the levies could play out in the stock market.
Perth Now
06-07-2025
- Business
- Perth Now
US tariffs 'second fiddle' to overseas student caps
Australia's limits on international students could be a bigger issue than US tariffs, an expert has warned. President Donald Trump's tariffs have become arguably the biggest economic story of the year, with most Australian goods being hit with a 10 per cent levy while 50 per cent tariffs are imposed on steel and aluminium sent to the US. But the direct impact of the measures on Australia is relatively small as most exports tend to go to China, Japan and Korea, according to University of Sydney economics lecturer Luke Hartigan. The bigger issue may be one Australia has already inflicted on itself. "It's important to look at the larger scheme of things," Dr Hartigan told AAP. "The tariff exemption is important, but if we wanted to shoot ourselves in the foot, we would reduce the number of international students." "What's happening with our tariffs with the US is second fiddle." International student education was worth $51 billion for the Australian economy in 2023/24, but both political parties have vowed to slash numbers, with Labor already revealing a 270,000 cap from 2025 after more than 445,000 commenced study the year before. Dr Hartigan said international students were important for soft power. "They get to see Australian culture, they get to learn about Australia and they go back and speak favourably about Australia, so it's a very positive thing," he said. But most Australian political commentary has taken on the tariff issue, especially as Mr Trump is set to lift his tariff pause on July 9. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said the government will continue negotiating for exemptions while keeping the national interest in mind, and dismissed Trump-style isolationist policies. However, opposition trade spokesman Kevin Hogan has said the government has "waved the white flag" and called out Mr Albanese for failing to meet Mr Trump face-to-face. "There are countries dealing and talking to the new US president, but not ours ... it is embarrassing," Mr Hogan said. Australia could feel some indirect effects when the pause lifts, Dr Hartigan said. Tariffs on China could cause issues for Australia and uncertainty around the levies could play out in the stock market.
Indian Express
25-06-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Trump's name could crown Tel Aviv hotel or make it a target: Report
On June 13, as Iranian missiles rained down on Tel Aviv in retaliation for Israel's attacks on its nuclear program, one missile struck the upscale Sarona neighbourhood, home to the Israel Defense Forces headquarters, luxury malls, and a soaring hotel tower under construction. That tower, soon to be Tel Aviv's tallest hotel, had reportedly caught the attention of the Trump Organisation. According to The New York Times, Eric Trump, who runs the Trump Organization, discussed a potential management and branding deal for the hotel in the weeks before the missile strike. In a statement, Eric Trump said, 'Israel has always been a market we would love to explore, but we have no plans at this time and any discussions have been strictly preliminary.' In April, during a virtual meeting with Israeli real estate executives, Trump reportedly said the project 'had the feel of a Trump property' and suggested adding residential floors. He was also quoted as saying he wanted to finalize at least one deal in Israel by year-end. The Sarona hotel project is being developed by the Nitsba Group, whose chairman Haim Tsuff has previously engaged in negotiations with the Trump family. This follows earlier attempts by the Trump Organization to break into the Israeli market, including a post-2020 deal in Jerusalem that was abandoned after the October 2023 Hamas attack. Despite the Tel Aviv hotel's Trump-style ambitions — 800 rooms, VIP levels, and opulent design — the war has complicated prospects. Any Trump-branded property in the region, experts told The Times, could become a political or military target. Eric Trump was said to be interested in extending the building by 12 stories, contingent on city approval. However, height restrictions near Ben Gurion Airport might pose a legal hurdle. The Times noted that the Trump Organization is also exploring other deals across the Middle East, including in Qatar, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia, all countries with strategic ties to US foreign policy and where the Trump brand has already gained a foothold. (With inputs from New York Times)
Winnipeg Free Press
23-06-2025
- Automotive
- Winnipeg Free Press
Poilievre limps away from spectacular campaign crash, gets hit by fact-filled EV
Opinion For weeks now, political reporters have been trying to figure out exactly which version of Pierre Poilievre is going to rise from the political ashes of last April's federal election. The currently former leader of the Conservative party lost his seat and is now in the early stages of campaigning for a byelection in the Alberta riding of Battle River-Crowfoot that will held sometime after Aug. 4. But other than a few photo opportunities and social media posts, Poilievre has fallen pretty much off the federal political radar. Until last week. SPENCER COLBY / THE CANADIAN PRESS FILES Pierre Poilievre and the Tories' attack on the Liberals' EV mandate is very much in keeping with the hilariously dishonest and fallacious tack the party took before and during the election. They have not met a fact that could not be perverted to their own cause. The Tories launched a renewed attack on the Liberal government's current EV policies. The Conservatives believe that if Prime Minister Mark Carney retains a policy to phase out gas-powered cars and light-duty trucks by 2035, it will devastate Canada's auto industry and increase average vehicle prices by tens of thousands of dollars. Poilievre posted a video assailing the EV mandate as an infringement on the rights of Canadians to drive wherever they want, in whatever damn vehicle with whatever damn motor, they damn well want to. Before tracking the madness of this strategy any further, it's worth remembering how the Conservatives engineered one of the greatest electoral collapses in Canadian political history. After two years of aiming a Trump-style firehose of hyperbole at voters, Poilievre found himself second choice behind the more moderate-speaking Carney. After spending the six months prior to the election musing about how big their majority might be, the Conservatives found themselves musing about whether the architect of this disaster deserved a chance to continue leading the party. Now, back to the attack on the EV mandate. The Tories' attack on this policy is very much in keeping with the hilariously dishonest and fallacious tack the party took before and during the election. They have not met a fact that could not be perverted to their own cause. Their talk-track on EVs is a perfect example. Last week, both Poilievre and interim leader Andrew Scheer cited a 'new' study that said the automobile sector would lose more than 90,000 jobs if the Liberals pushed through with the eventual ban on the sale of new gas-powered vehicles. Although this 'new' report was cited in numerous social media posts and YouTube videos, neither Scheer nor Poilievre cited a source. I'm embarrassed to say that my attempts to find the source were unsuccessful. What is really weird is that 90,000 is a pretty small number compared to some of the estimates that have come from right-wing, crackpot economic think tanks. The crack-pottiest Fraser Institute, for example, claimed last year EV mandates would take 135,000 jobs from the auto sector. In retrospect, that's a pretty hilarious estimate given that identical U.S.-based think tanks such as the America First Policy Institute believe total job losses in its country — which has a much larger auto sector — would be about 117,000. Even so, the Tories not only failed to source the allegation, they also failed to acknowledge there are credible estimates that the growth in clean-energy industries — EVs are one — will add more than 300,000 jobs over the next decade. The most honest thing you can say about this issue is that no one knows for sure how a transition to clean energy will impact employment or GDP. There are going to be jobs lost and jobs gained, and our ability to come out better on a net basis will depend heavily on the extent to which government supports clean energy. Remember that EV mandates are, first and foremost, a reflection of the urgent need to address climate change. Anyone who ignores the growing human and economic costs of climate change, while arguing that mandates to promote zero-emission vehicles are an attack on some perverse notion of personal choice, is only turning up the temperature on an already-overheated planet. Why would a battered Tory party reach back into its colossally unsuccessful 2025 election playbook for a new frontal assault on the Liberal EV policy? Because the Tories know Canadians are somewhat conflicted about EVs. Tuesdays A weekly look at politics close to home and around the world. Public opinion polls show overwhelming support for the idea of zero-emission vehicles but concern about the availability, cost and access to recharging infrastructure. Even so, more than 80 per cent of Canadians in a recent poll said they wanted Carney to reduce or remove the 100-per-cent tariff imposed on Chinese-made EVs to make them more affordable. Those are all issues that any government of any political stripe could address quite easily, but only if they understand the threat that we all face by not moving quickly to zero-emission vehicles. What is definitely not helping is a political party, fresh off an electoral humiliation, flooding the intellectual free zone that is social media with unfounded, alarmist claims of economic doom and gloom. There is room in this debate for a broad spectrum of policy ideas. Everyone would welcome a Tory policy that achieved the same goals with a better economic forecast. But hey, if at first you don't succeed — try, try to fool voters again. Dan LettColumnist Dan Lett is a columnist for the Free Press, providing opinion and commentary on politics in Winnipeg and beyond. Born and raised in Toronto, Dan joined the Free Press in 1986. Read more about Dan. Dan's columns are built on facts and reactions, but offer his personal views through arguments and analysis. The Free Press' editing team reviews Dan's columns before they are posted online or published in print — part of the our tradition, since 1872, of producing reliable independent journalism. Read more about Free Press's history and mandate, and learn how our newsroom operates. Our newsroom depends on a growing audience of readers to power our journalism. If you are not a paid reader, please consider becoming a subscriber. Our newsroom depends on its audience of readers to power our journalism. Thank you for your support.
Scoop
20-06-2025
- Politics
- Scoop
Over 300 Organizations Unite To Demand Complete Withdrawal Of Bill C-2
18 June 2025 In an unprecedented show of unity, over 300 civil society organizations from across the country are on Parliament Hill today demanding the complete withdrawal of Bill C-2, the so-called "Strong Borders Act" as it enters into second reading. Four major coalitions representing a broad cross section of refugee rights, civil liberties, gender justice, and migrant advocacy have joined forces to oppose this assault on human rights and civil liberties. The four coalitions held a joint press conference today to present their unified opposition to this sweeping legislation, which represents a further, dangerous shift toward Trump-style anti-immigrant policies and attacks on the rights and freedoms of all residents. "Bill C-2 is the expansion of a deportation machine that will put hundreds of thousands of people at risk. With 1.2 million people already unable to renew their permits this year due to recent immigration cuts, this bill's sweeping new powers to cancel immigration status without individual evaluation will force more people into conditions of abuse, exploitation and even death,' says Karen Cocq, spokesperson for the Migrant Rights Network. 'Prime Minister Carney was elected on a promise of standing up to Trump but his very first bill is the same scapegoating of migrants and refugees that we've witnessed south of the border." Bill C-2 allows for unprecedented expansion of surveillance powers. Tim McSorley, National Coordinator of the International Civil Liberties Monitoring Group, warned: "Bill C-2 would undermine more than a decade of Canadian privacy-related jurisprudence to enable a massive expansion of domestic surveillance. Without a warrant, police and spy agencies could demand information about our online activities based on the low threshold of 'reasonable suspicion.' This shockingly broad system is ripe for abuse and appears deliberately designed to prepare Canada for controversial data-sharing obligations with the United States and other countries." Matt Hatfield, Executive Director of OpenMedia, said: 'Bill C-2 is anti-privacy, anti-rights, and anti-Canadian. It solves border problems that don't exist; and breaks rights that do. Canadian voters want our government to keep its elbows up to defend our privacy and freedoms, and that requires a full withdrawal of Bill C-2 now.' 'Bill C-2 reflects a wholesale shift in how Canada responds to refugees seeking our protection, including enabling their deportation back to danger without even a hearing,' said Gauri Sreenivasan, Co-Executive Director of the Canadian Council for Refugees. 'It is a shocking abandonment of rights protected under our Charter and International law, providing none of the fairness and due process that Canadians fully expect from our government in immigration matters. In many respects it sinks lower than US policy. The Bill must be withdrawn '. Organizations working with survivors of gender-based violence have raised particular alarm about the bill's impact on vulnerable populations. Deepa Mattoo, Executive Director and Lawyer of the Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic agrees, adding "Bill C-2 is a policy misstep—it is an attack on the rights and safety of survivors of gender-based violence. It ignores the lived realities of those fleeing abuse and trauma, and risks turning Canada's borders into instruments of harm. We must uphold our commitments to human rights and ensure that no one is denied protection because of how or when they arrive." Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah, Co-Director of Policy and Advocacy at Action Canada for Sexual Health & Rights, stated: "Survivors fleeing gender-based violence abroad are learning about legal processes while living with profound trauma, often under the control of abusive partners who restrict their access to information and support. Imposing strict time limits on these most marginalized refugees ignores Canada's commitments to gender equity and safety. Denying survivors access to protection based on how or when they arrived in Canada is not only unjust—it is dangerous." Four statements denouncing Bill C-2 from a broad cross-section of civil society The four coalition statements demonstrate the breadth of opposition to Bill C-2: "Withdraw Bill C-2" - Initiated by the Migrant Rights Network, Canadian Council for Refugees and International Civil Liberties Monitoring Group, with endorsements from 176 organizations including the Canadian Labour Congress; Canada's national housing rights organization - National Right to Housing Network; Canada's largest Climate coalition - Climate Action Network Canada; as well as The United Church of Canada, Oxfam Canada, Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers and others. "Joint Call for the Withdrawal of Bill C-2" - Led by OpenMedia and signed by 39 prominent organizations including the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, British Columbia Civil Liberties Association, the Canadian Union of Public Employees, and Canadian Anti-Hate Network, plus 122 individual legal experts and academics. This statement focuses on the bill's degradation of privacy rights and its preparation for controversial data-sharing with foreign governments. "Open Letter: Canada puts refugee claimants at risk with Bill C-2" - Initiated by OCASI (Ontario Council of Agencies Serving Immigrants) and endorsed by 71 refugee and settlement organizations, as well as the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives and YWCA branches nationwide. The letter details how the bill violates international refugee law and puts vulnerable claimants at grave risk. "Statement: Bill C-2 Risks Undermining Canada's Commitments to Gender-Based Violence Survivors" - Supported by 48 organizations including the Barbra Schlifer Commemorative Clinic, Canadian Women's Foundation, Women's Shelters Canada, and YWCA Canada. This statement highlights the disproportionate and dangerous impact Bill C-2 would have on survivors of gender-based violence who face additional barriers while dealing with trauma. Notes: What Bill C-2 Would Do Impact on ALL Canadians: Mass Surveillance Without Warrants: Police and CSIS can demand to know whether you have an online account with any organization or service in Canada, along with information like how long you've had it for or where you've logged in from, with no warrant required. A lower bar for more data: Law enforcement with a warrant can demand production of your online data, unencrypted emails, and browsing history from any company based only on "reasonable suspicion"— not the current standard of reasonable belief. Forced Corporate Spying: Companies must keep records of your personal data under secret government orders, with blanket immunity for privacy violations for handing over more than they should. Foreign Access to Your Data: Bill C-2 makes necessary changes to prepare Canada to endorse the US CLOUD Act and additional protocols of the Budapest Cybercrime Convention. These treaties would allow US authorities and other foreign governments to make similar data requests to Canadian entities, undermining Canada's constitutional protections and data sovereignty. Inadequate Legal Recourse: Only five days are allowed to challenge secret surveillance orders, with blanket civil immunity for companies that comply, ensuring even excessive orders go unchallenged. Refugee and Immigration Measures: One-Year Refugee Deadline: Bill C-2 blocks anyone who has been in Canada more than one year from seeking refugee status—even if their home country becomes dangerous after arrival. This applies retroactively to everyone since June 2020, and is fundamentally inconsistent with international humanitarian law. Eliminates US Border Exception: Previously, those crossing from the US between official ports could apply for refugee status after 14 days. Bill C-2 removes this completely, trapping vulnerable people under Trump's xenophobic policies. Mass Deportation Powers: The Immigration Minister gains authority to cancel permits for entire groups without due process—including revoking permanent residency applications and cards already submitted. Migrants could lose status overnight with no legal recourse. Privacy Protections Removed: The bill allows unrestricted information sharing about migrants across all government levels. Undocumented workers asserting labour rights could face deportation when employers report them to border enforcement.
