Trump, Australia and tariffs

Australia will not be hit by Donald Trump’s latest reciprocal tariffs
Australia will avoid Donald Trump’s latest tariff escalation after he said the US would soon begin implementing reciprocal import duties on its trading partners.
Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump put Australia in holding patterns on election timing and tariffs
When parliamentarians left Canberra on Thursday after the fortnight sitting, federal politics had the air of an uneasy waiting game.
Australia Leader Gets Trump to Consider Exemption on Tariffs
President Donald Trump has agreed to consider an exemption for Australia from US tariffs on steel and aluminum following a telephone call with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, even after he initially said there would be no exceptions from the imposts.
Trump to consider exemption for Australia on steel, aluminium tariffs
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Whether we carve out an exemption or not, Trump’s latest tariffs will still hit Australia
By comparison, less than $1 billion of steel and aluminium was exported to the US in 2023, according to data from UN Comtrade, consisting of about $500 million of aluminium and less then $400 million of steel. Exports to the US account for about 10% of Australia’s total exports of these metals.
Trump signs tariff order after PM says Australia exemption ‘under consideration’
A senior minister has played down concerns a surprise line in a Presidential proclamation ordering 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminium exports to the US will cause issues as Australia seeks exemptions.
Trump says he is considering tariff exemptions on Australian steel and aluminum
U.S. President Donald Trump says he has agreed to consider a tariff exemption on Australian steel and aluminum imports after a telephone conversation with Australia’s prime minister.
Australia faces uphill battle on Trump's steel and aluminium tariffs, warns former Nationals MP
The prospects of Australia securing a carve-out on aluminium and steel tariffs imposed by the United States appear to be slim, according to former Howard government minister Peter McGauran.
Australia’s Crucial Trade Battle: Albanese’s Bold Move to Avoid Trump’s Tariffs
As tensions rise over looming steel and aluminium tariffs, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has not ruled out a last-minute trip to the White House before the upcoming federal election. The primary objective of this potential visit would be to persuade Donald Trump to exempt Australia from tariffs that threaten to harm its key exporters.
Australia Defends Aluminium Exports Amid U.S. Tariff Concerns
Australias Trade Minister Don Farrell reaffirmed that the country increased aluminium exports to the U.S. with Washingtons approval, addressing concerns over a potential exemption from U.S. tariffs on steel and
Play stupid games, win stupid prizes: Albanese's Trump tariff 'test' is a minor play in a bigger contest
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Australia’s GST a red rag to Trump’s bullish tariff attack
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Americans could pay a high price for Trump’s reciprocal tariffs
President Donald Trump’s desire to get even on countries by matching tariffs they have on American goods could come at a ...
Australia increased aluminium exports with US blessing, trade minister says
Australia's trade minister Don Farrell said on Thursday the country had increased aluminium supply to the U.S. with ...
Australia accused of breaking its word on exports as Trump presses go on tariffs
Trump said he would give “great consideration” to Australian exemptions, but his executive order accuses the government of ...
Trump Tariffs Live Updates: President Starts Process For Reciprocal Tariffs—But Doesn’t Impose Them Yet
President Donald Trump signed a memo Thursday directing his administration to start determining what level of reciprocal ...
Trump tariffs shake Australia; Investing tips for shifting markets; Rich Lister drops $19.5m on Manly home
Rich Lister from Dubbo takes Manly trophy home spend to $67m Financial Review Rich Lister and construction and earthworks boss Wes Maas and his wife Emma now own three Bower Street homes totalling ...