How do US tariffs and trade wars affect Australia’s economy?
In this episode of talkBIG, host Andrew Sykes is joined by economists Joe Brusuelas and Devika Shivadekar, along with corporate finance expert Craig Amos, to unpack the global ripple effects of US trade policy.

From Trump’s tariffs to shifting trade agreements, they explore how these policies impact Australia’s mining and resource sector, gold markets, and long-term growth.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Which Australian industries are hit hardest by US tariffs
• Why gold demand is booming—and its role in the resource sector
• How tariffs disrupt global supply chains and investment flows
• Why economic diversification is vital for Australia’s future
• The geopolitical forces reshaping global trade

If you want to understand how international trade battles shape Australia’s economy, this episode has the insights you need.

Watch now to learn what tariffs, trade wars, and global tensions really mean for Australia’s place in the world economy.

Experts in this episode:
Craig Amos,  Partner, National Resources, Mining and Energy Leader, RSM Australia
Joe Brusuelas, Chief Economist, RSM US
Devika Shivadekar, Economist, RSM Australia
Andrew Sykes, Canberra Managing Partner, RSM Australia

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