Australia hopes for exemption from US tariffs - Breaking The News

Australia hopes for exemption from US tariffs

10 February

1 min read

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Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said that it is in his nation's interest to have "free and fair trade" stating that he is scheduled to talk with United States President Donald Trump about his plans to impose a 25% tariff on aluminum and steel imports.

"We will navigate any differences which are there diplomatically, and we will continue to make the case for USA to be given an exemption to any steel and aluminum tariffs," Albanese said according to ABC News.

"I have a discussion with President Trump scheduled and I will certainly keep the House and the Australian people informed after that discussion," the prime minister concluded.

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