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Resource Level
We have graded each source in this Research Guide according to the following levels.
Level 1
Brief, easy to read information which may be basic and use informal language. Newspaper articles are generally this level.
Level 2
Generally includes subject-specific language, provides additional reading and may provide additional background information.
Level 3
Typically, these will be longer in length, detailed and contain technical information.
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Current Global Trade Climate
Current Global Trade Climate
- Australia to spend $94m on crude oil stockpile – but will store the fuel in the US
"...The Australian government is to spend $94m to begin building up a stockpile of crude oil – but will initially store the fuel in the United States.
The move is intended to ease longstanding concerns about Australia’s fuel security in the event of a major disruption, such as military conflict, and comes at a time when fuel prices are at historic lows...." - World Economic Outlook Reports: April 2020
"The COVID-19 pandemic is inflicting high and rising human costs worldwide, and the necessary protection measures are severely impacting economic activity. As a result of the pandemic, the global economy is projected to contract sharply by –3 percent in 2020, much worse than during the 2008–09 financial crisis ... " - World Economic Outlook, April 2019 Growth Slowdown, Precarious Recovery"After strong growth in 2017 and early 2018, global economic activity slowed notably in the second half of last year, reflecting a confluence of factors affecting major economies. China’s growth declined following a combination of needed regulatory tightening to rein in shadow banking and an increase in trade tensions with the United States ... "
World Trade Organisation
World Trade Organisation | Free Trade
- World Trade Organisation
"There are a number of ways of looking at the World Trade Organization. It is an organization for trade opening. It is a forum for governments to negotiate trade agreements. It is a place for them to settle trade disputes. It operates a system of trade rules. Essentially, the WTO is a place where member governments try to sort out the trade problems they face with each other." - About Free Trade Agreements"Free trade agreements (FTAs) are a vital part of Australia's continued economic growth. FTAs are treaties between two or more countries designed to reduce or eliminate certain barriers to trade and investment, and to facilitate stronger trade and commercial ties between participating countries ... "
Trade Agreements in Focus
Trade Agreements in Focus
- Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | Australia's Trade Statistics at a Glance"Use the interactive map link ... to explore Australia's trading relationship with the world. While the data sets vary between each of the seven tabs, the functionality remains the same."
- CIA Factbook"The World Factbook provides information on the history, people and society, government, economy, energy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities ... "
- Australian Trade and Investment Commission | AUSTRADE"The Australian Trade and Investment Commission – Austrade – is Australia’s leading trade and investment agency. We are experts in connecting Australian businesses to the world and the world to Australian businesses. We have a proud history of helping Australian businesses pursue their global ambitions and have the power to open doors, unlock opportunities and help Australian businesses go further, faster."
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