SA Business: Trump pauses tariffs war | New Woolies CEO orders shake-up | Adelaide automotive firm turns the corner

Email Canada has announced that US tariffs are on hold for 30 days after Justin Trudeau held a “good phone call” with Donald Trump.

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SA Business Journal Canada tariffs halted as Trump, Trudeau strike deal Canada has announced that US tariffs are on hold for 30 days after Justin Trudeau held a “good phone call” with Donald Trump. READ MORE   US tariff risk to SA farmers Hopes that interest rates could begin to fall are injecting optimism into the SA economy, but Trump’s tariffs pose as a serious threat to the state’s farmers. READ MORE   Woolworths shakes up leadership team after tough year New CEO Amanda Bardwell has put her stamp on Woolworths, creating a retail division that will oversee its supermarkets, convenience stores, meat supply and private label groceries. READ MORE   Wheels of fortune: Family empire’s young guns turn the corner One of the last vestiges of SA’s once mighty automotive sector is booking surging profits and targeting new markets, as its new leader looks to build on the ROH Wheels legacy. READ MORE   ASX bounces back; UBS upgrades News Corp, cuts Nine US markets stem bleeding after White House delays tariffs. ASX rebounds. Local household spending data beats estimates. Woolworths, Westpac announce leadership changes. Nine remain... READ MORE   SA pushes hydrogen ‘gamble’ as national projects torched Another major blow to the nation’s fledgling hydrogen industry is sparking calls for SA to rethink its $593m plan. READ MORE   FBI swoops: Adelaide millionaire swaps mansion for Milan jail cell He owns a $6m Glen Osmond mansion but he’s spent the past four months in an Italian prison on remand as US authorities hunt him down over an alleged $50m criminal plot. READ MORE   Major contract for Olympic Dam expansion study awarded BHP has awarded a $40m contract to progress the proposed expansion of its copper smelting and refinery facilities at the Olympic Dam operations in South Australia’s Far North. READ MORE   Businesses ‘deceiving’ consumers rights: ACCC The consumer watchdog has warned businesses against deceptive statements about customer rights after thousands of local businesses were found to be violating the law. READ MORE   Supermarket giant’s move in Australia A US retail giant is bringing in a major change for Aussie customers – including non-members – that has been hailed a “game-changer”. READ MORE   Newsletters Today's Paper +Rewards Want to change how you receive these emails? Manage your newsletter preferences or unsubscribe from this newsletter. Sent by The Advertiser, GPO Box 339, Adelaide SA 5001, Australia.