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Bloomberg
2 days ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Darwin Port Tussle Highlights China-US Tension
Good morning, it's Angus here in Sydney. Here's what you need to know as we round out the week. Today's must-reads (listens): • Our podcast on the Port of Darwin showdown • How many RBA rate cuts? • Natural gas sector grapples with red tape In 2015, Chinese company Landbridge was awarded a 99-year lease over the Port of Darwin. Now, Australia wants to take it back and put it into local hands. This week on the Bloomberg Australia podcast, Rebecca Jones speaks to government reporter Ben Westcott and senior editor Chelsea Mes about why Beijing is speaking out against that decision, and what role the US might play.


Bloomberg
3 days ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
The Global Tussle For The Port of Darwin
On this week's Australia Podcast: Host Rebecca Jones speaks to government reporter Ben Westcott and senior editor Chelsea Mes about the strategic significance of the Port of Darwin. Never miss an episode. Follow The Bloomberg Australia Podcast today. In 2015, Chinese company Landbridge was awarded a 99-year lease over the Port of Darwin. Now, Australia wants to take it back and put it into local hands. This week on the podcast, Rebecca Jones speaks to Ben Westcott and Chelsea Mes about why Beijing is speaking out against that decision, and what role the US might play.


Bloomberg
03-04-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
White House Annex Shows Slight Tariff Level Changes for Some
By and Chelsea Mes Save More than a dozen countries set for US reciprocal tariffs may face slightly higher levies than they first expected. A White House annex listing future reciprocal tariff rates differed for at least 14 economies from what was on the charts presented when President Donald Trump announced his 'Liberation Day' tariffs in the Rose Garden, according to a Bloomberg review of published data. In each case, they were higher by exactly one percentage point.