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Donald Trump attacks "weak and ineffective" former Australian PM over China

U.S. President Donald Trump criticized former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull as a 'weak and ineffective leader' in a Truth Social post amidst tariff discussions.
Turnbull criticized Trump's approach, warning it could benefit China and stated, 'the more dependent you are on the United States, the more he feels he can extract value from you.'
The Australian government is seeking an exemption from upcoming 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum, with increasing pessimism about success as the deadline approaches.
Trade Minister Don Farrell emphasized that Australia purchases $70 billion worth of goods from the U.S., while the U.S. Buys $30 billion from Australia.

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SBS News

Turnbull hits back at 'bully' Trump again, says 'we should be free to speak the truth'

Malcolm Turnbull has hit back at Donald Trump after the US president accused him of being "weak and ineffective".

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thepatriotlight.com

ThePatriotLight - Dutton Urges Prime Minister to ‘Pick up the Phone’ and Call Trump About Tariffs Following Turnbull ‘Tit for Tat’

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The Saturday Paper

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9News

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US President Donald Trump has lashed out at Malcolm Turnbull after the former Australian prime minister sug...

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Alternet

Former Australia PM fires back: Trump will 'stand over you, extort you'

Donald Trump has attacked Malcolm Turnbull as “a weak and ineffective leader” after the former prime minister claimed the US president’s style of behaviour was likely to benefit China and said Australia needed to pursue a policy more independent of the United States. Trump lambasted Turnbull in a s...

4 days ago·Washington, United States

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