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Australia Voices Disappointment and Boasts of Trade Position After Trump Administration Imposes New Tariffs

The levy replaces a temporary 10% surcharge and could raise costs for exporters, while Australia says its anti-slavery controls are strong.

  • Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell strongly condemned the newly implemented United States import tariffs as entirely ungrounded.
  • The federal government rejected allegations that the nation fails to properly manage modern slavery or labor regulations.
  • Canberra intends to persistently lobby American trade representatives to have the restrictive levies completely rescinded.
  • Critical export sectors such as beef and gold continue to maintain their duty-free access to the American market.
  • The administration emphasized its ongoing commitment to defending fair international commerce and building global trade partnerships.
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On Friday, the Australian government demanded that the United States withdraw the new 12.5% tariffs imposed on most of its exports, considering that they lack justification, violate the free trade agreement between the two countries and ignore Australia's efforts against forced labour.

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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in North Sydney, Australia on Thursday, July 23, 2026.
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