News Articles for Jeffrey Wilson

The use of economic sanctions and trade tools can be effective supports for battlefield action.

China's key economic planning department has suspended a diplomatic channel for economic discussions with Australia, although the impact could be minimal.

With resources royalties high and the economy booming, WA's business and political leaders have an opportunity to learn from past mistakes.

Australia's primary producers are exploring new export markets and defending their reputation amid rising political tensions.

An array of companies, from blue chip miners to SMEs, is pursuing downstream processing of WA's battery minerals, despite the sharp downturn in the lithium market.

Barley growers in WA's south are most exposed by growing trade tensions between Australia and China.

At least $1.6 billion of equity has been raised by WA-linked critical minerals hopefuls in the past five years, but achieving consistent returns is another battle.

SPECIAL REPORT: Trade battles, high Chinese debt and slowing global growth are among the biggest threats to the WA economy.