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February 3, 2025
UOW expert commentary (3 February)
UOW academics provide expert commentary, opinion and analysis on a range of ongoing and breaking news stories
Trump trade tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China
Professor Markus Wagner can talk about US President Donald Trump introducing a sweeping set of new 25 per cent tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, as well as 10 per cent tariffs on imports from China. He says this could risk a broader trade war. In an article for Professor Wagner writes:
It’s official. On February 1, US President Donald Trump will introduce a sweeping set of new 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico. China will also face new tariffs of 10%.
During the presidential campaign, Trump threatened tariffs against all three countries, claiming they weren’t doing enough to prevent an influx of “drugs, in particular fentanyl” into the US, while also accusing Canada and Mexico of not doing enough to stop “illegal aliens”.
is an internationally recognised expert in international economic law and governance, international peace and security, as well as US and Australian constitutional law. He is the Director of the Transnational Law and Policy Centre at the 榴莲视频app of 榴莲视频app.
Adjusting to less screen time as school goes back
Associate Professor Dylan Cliff can provide expert commentary on children returning to school and what parents can do to help them adjust to new routines and less screen time. is a researcher in the School of Education. His area of expertise is in children's movement behaviours, including physical activity, sedentary behaviour, and digital technologies.
Tinnitus Awareness Week
Associate Professor Theresa Larkin can discuss Tinnitus Awareness Week (3 to 9 February 2025). , an expert in anatomy and medical science, is a Senior Lecturer in UOW’s Graduate School of Medicine.
What’s the difference between Hass and Shephard avocados?
Associate Professor Yasmine Probst can talk about avocados and explain why they aren’t all the same. In an article she co-authored for The Conversation, Associate Professor Probst said:
In autumn, the familiar dark purple Hass avocado disappears and is replaced with the lighter green Shepard variety. In Australia, this typically happens between February and May.
If you don’t know the difference between the two, you may expect Shepard avos to perform the same way as Hass – and be left disappointed. There are some important differences.
is an Advanced Accredited Practising Dietitian from the School of Medical, Indigenous and Health Sciences.
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