Donald Trump hits Australian exports to US with new higher trade tariff over claims of 'forced labour'
Donald Trump has imposed new 12.5% tariffs on many Australian exports, citing inadequate efforts to combat forced labour. The Albanese government has rejected the tariffs as unjustified and inconsistent with the US-Australia free trade agreement, demanding their immediate removal. Australia's three largest export categories—including beef and gold—are reportedly exempt from the new tariff regime.
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Donald Trump hits Australian exports to US with new higher trade tariff over claims of ‘forced labour’
Donald Trump has imposed new 12.5% tariffs on many Australian exports, citing inadequate efforts to combat forced labour. The Albanese government has rejected the tariffs as unjustified and inconsistent with the US-Australia free trade agreement, demanding their immediate removal. Australia's three largest export categories—including beef and gold—are reportedly exempt from the new tariff regime.
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