Albanese Presses Trump for Tariff Exemption in High-Stakes Call
- Donald Trump plans to impose a 25% tariff on steel and aluminium imports to the US, affecting Australia significantly, with steel exports valued at 237 million USD and aluminium at almost 317 million USD in 2023.
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is negotiating with Trump to seek an exemption for Australia from these tariffs, emphasizing the importance of protecting Australian trade interests.
- Warren Pearce from the Association of Mining and Exploration Companies noted that the industry was prepared for possible tariffs, indicating a level of expectation regarding these trade measures.
- Former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull criticized Trump's trade views as 'economic nonsense' and suggested that Australia should reconsider its nuclear submarine deal if tariffs are imposed.
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38% Right
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C 24%
R 38%
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