US-China trade war threatens global economy: Reserve Bank

The trade war between the United States and China poses the single greatest threat to the global economy, the Reserve Bank governor has warned.

Call for calm as Aus stocks plunge over US-China trade brawl

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has called for cool heads as the United States and China lock horns over currency and tariffs in an ongoing trade war.

Donald Trump says G20 talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping could either end or escalate a US-China trade war. Photo: supplied

Trade war with China could end or worsen this weekend: Trump

US President Donald Trump says it’s possible he could emerge from a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping this week with a deal that means there’s no need to impose more tariffs on goods from China.