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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Anna Macdonald

Morning Mail: Chalmers warns of Trump effect on economy, Ukraine drones target Moscow, EV sales falter

Donald Trump at a rally in Tempe, Arizona
Donald Trump has won Arizona, completing his sweep of all seven swing states in the US election. Photograph: Rebecca Noble/AFP/Getty Images

Good morning. As Donald Trump secures Arizona, bringing his total of electoral college votes to 312 compared with Kamala Harris’ 226, attention is turning to what a Trump presidency means for the world. Australia’s treasurer, Jim Chalmers, will use a speech today to say that the Australian economy will not be immune to Trump’s policies, such as his plan to raise tariffs.

Elsewhere, a University of Queensland study found Facebook “tagged” high-risk people for alcohol- and gambling-related interests, allowing companies to target advertising at them. Battery-powered electrical sales have plunged in Australia as buyers opt for plug-in hybrids. Plus, Russia and Ukraine have traded big drone attacks.

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