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Trump to consider exemption for Australia on steel, aluminium tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump agreed to consider exempting Australia from his steel and aluminium tariffs in view of the country's trade surplus with the United States, following a phone call with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
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 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 says its steel, aluminium exports create American jobs
Australia's trade minister said its steel and aluminium exports to the U.S. create "good paying American jobs" and are key to shared defence interests, as Canberra presses Washington for an exemption to President Donald Trump's planned tariffs.
What the US steel and aluminium tariff means for Australia
US President Donald Trump is considering a tariff exemption for Australian steel and aluminium exports, following a call with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Trump’s tariffs hit Australia over steel and aluminium
Sky News host Peta Credlin discusses President Donald Trump’s tariff war which is now hitting Australia over steel and aluminium.
Trump Considers Exempting Australia from Steel and Aluminium Tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump is considering exempting Australia from newly reinstated steel and aluminium tariffs after a phone call with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Trumps decision to reimpose a 25%
Trump is now flagging tariffs on steel and aluminium. Can Albanese win an exemption for Australia?
Trump says he will slap 25% tariffs on all foreign steel and aluminium imports to the US. The Albanese government says it’s been prepared for such a move.
Trump 'considering' granting Australia an exemption to tariffs - report
There's uncertainty whether or not Australia will get off scot-free from Donald Trump's latest tariffs. The US President is imposing 25 percent tariffs for all steel and aluminium imports - saying there'll be no exceptions. But he's also told Australia's Prime Minister the trade surplus with Australia will be taken into consideration.
Trump to Consider Exemption for Australia on Steel Tariffs, PM Says
SYDNEY (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump has agreed to consider an exemption for Australia over steel and aluminium tariffs, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday. "It was a very constructive and warm discussion .. with President Trump," Albanese said during a media conference after his phone conversation with Trump.
Australia Fights to Protect Steel and Aluminium Exports from U.S. Tariffs
Australia is urging the U.S. to exempt its steel and aluminium exports from President Donald Trumps proposed 25% tariffs, emphasizing their role in job creation and shared defense interests. Trade Minister Don
Trump raises tariffs on aluminum, steel imports in latest trade war salvo
Trump signed proclamations raising the U.S. tariff rate on aluminum to 25% from his previous 10% rate and eliminating country ...
Australia makes its case against US tariffs on steel, aluminium
Thousands of good-paying American jobs’ have been created by Australia’s steel and aluminium exports, its trade minister said ...
Trump proclamation justifies tarrifs by claiming Australia broke 'verbal commitment' to reduce aluminium exports
Australia has been accused of breaking a “verbal commitment” to reduce aluminium exports to the United States, with the claim being used to justify the imposition of tariffs.