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18 September 2026

Trump may have breathed new life into the World Trade Organization

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Trump may have breathed new life into the World Trade Organization

President Trump once called the World Trade Organization “a total disaster.” He may now be giving it a reason to matter again. Trump’s tariffs are raising the cost of economic dependence on the United ...

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18 September 2026

The fight over immigration could decide the next election. Labor has to take the gloves off | Tom McIlroy

The government needs a brawler mentality to go after One Nation’s threadbare plan to slash overseas arrivals Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast After weeks of delay on his immigration announcement, Tony Burke appeared at the National Press Club with just a few pages of handwritten notes. Burke’s speech on Thursday – pushed back due to internal politics within the Albanese government – was short on rhetoric and stuck mostly to explaining the changes designed to bring down net overseas migration (Nom), without knee-capping the economy.

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18 September 2026

FAA gives 777F three-year lifeline as freighter capacity crunch bites

The shortage of large freighters – and continued uncertainty over the arrival of Boeing’s 777-8F – has prompted US regulators to allow the manufacturer to continue building the current 777F for three years after it falls foul of new fuel-efficiency rules. The FAA this week granted Boeing an exemption allowing up to 35 new 777Fs to receive their first certificates of airworthiness between 1 January 2028 and 1 January 2031. Without it, ... The post FAA gives 777F three-year lifeline as freighter capacity crunch bites appeared first on The Loadstar .

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Maersk confirms 26-ship newbuilding spree

Maersk has confirmed orders for 26 large containerships, ending days of speculation over a major fleet expansion programme. The Danish carrier said on Friday that all 26 ships will have capacity of 18,600 teu and will feature dual-fuel engines capable of operating on LNG. Deliveries are scheduled across 2029 and 2030. Maersk has declined to …

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