# Australia live: EV surge and fuel diplomacy push trade surplus to nine-year low

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- The Guardian, 2026-08-06 21:23 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/aug/07/royal-commission-antisemitism-national-cabinet-datacentres-icac-liberal-party-labor-anthony-albanese-one-nation-pauline-hanson-angus-taylor-ntwnfb

> A rise in imports narrowed Australia’s goods trade surplus to $1.1bn in the June quarter. The update links the shift to surging demand for electric vehicles and a fuel diplomacy push. The live news coverage continues with the day’s developments and an overview of what is ahead.