US EditionPenny Wong Heads to the US as Tariff Deadline Looms
- Penny Wong is traveling to the United States for the Quad foreign ministers' meeting, where she will advocate for an exemption from Donald Trump's tariffs on Australian exports.
- Wong and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will have discussions about defense spending pressures from the Trump administration.
- Chinese Ambassador Xiao Qian warned that increasing military spending could harm economic development in Australia.
- The Albanese government seeks an exemption from Donald Trump's tariffs as pressure mounts to increase defense spending to 3.5% of GDP, which Albanese has dismissed.
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canberradaily.com.auAustralia pushing for total tariff relief in US talks
Foreign Minister Penny Wong is heading for another meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. (AP PHOTO) By Kat Wong and Andrew Brown in Canberra Australia will leave no stone unturned in its push for a full tariff exemption as the foreign affairs minister heads to the US capital for crucial talks. Penny Wong will fly out to Washington on Monday ahead of a meeting of Quad foreign ministers, which includes US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, …
Tariffs on the table as Wong's US visit heats up
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong’s Washington visit focuses on key tariffs and strengthening the US-Australia alliance. Key tariffs are on the agenda as Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong visits Washington. Tariffs on the table during high-level meetings with Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Quad ministers. Strengthening the Australia-US alliance is front and centre in this crucial visit. Subscribe to never miss an episode of Ticker…
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