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Trump says he is considering tariff exemptions on Australian steel and aluminum
- U.S. President Donald Trump said he agreed to consider a tariff exemption on Australian steel and aluminum imports after a telephone call with Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on February 11, 2025.
- Albanese argued for an exemption, stating that both leaders agreed on wording to publicly say that the U.S. President agreed that an exemption was under consideration.
- Trump mentioned that the United States has a trade surplus with Australia, which influenced his consideration of the exemption.
- Albanese emphasized that Australian steel and aluminum are key inputs for the U.S.-Australia defense industries, indicating a positive relationship between the two nations.
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Total News Sources35
Leaning Left5Leaning Right5Center9Last UpdatedBias Distribution48% Center
Bias Distribution
- 48% of the sources are Center
48% Center
L 26%
C 48%
R 26%
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