This report provides data on export restrictions of industrial raw materials across countries and products. It reveals restrictions have increased significantly, which risks disrupting supply chains. Reduced restriction would lead to a better balance between security and development goals.

This briefing note assesses trade and US tariffs, including an explanation and learnings for Australia. It seeks to explain the economic basis for tariffs, the apparent motives and impact of the so-called ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs, the benefits of trade, the exposure of the Australian economy to tariff wars, as well as discussing potential responses.

This report discusses the potential for the Trump administration to ask Australia to water down the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). This would result in higher medicine prices. The report argues that policies delivering cheaper medicine for Australians should not be considered trade restrictions.

This report discusses the economic mechanisms by which the hundreds of billions of dollars provided annually in agricultural support contribute to increased emissions, biodiversity loss and soil nutrient imbalances. It also highlights options for alternative support policies and presents real-world examples of improved environmental outcomes stemming from agricultural support removal or reform.

This paper summarises the impact of non-tariff barriers on Australian agriculture. While agricultural tariffs have fallen in the last 30 years, non-tariff barriers have risen. Modelling highlights that these barriers equate to a 19% tariff and a multi-billion dollar burden on Australian agricultural exports, warranting strong efforts to combat their rise.