Donald Trump hits Australian exports to US with new higher trade tariff over claims of ‘forced labour’
The US has imposed a 12.5% tariff on Australian exports, citing concerns over forced labor in supply chains. The Australian government has rejected the move as unjustified and inconsistent with existing free trade agreements.
Donald Trump has imposed a new 12.5% tariff on Australian exports to the US. Photograph: Darren England/AAP Donald Trump has imposed a new 12.5% tariff on Australian exports to the US. Photograph: Darren England/AAP Australia news Donald Trump hits Australian exports to US with new higher trade tariff over claims of ‘forced labour’ Australia’s trade minister, Don Farrell, says tariff regime is unjustified and inconsistent with free trade agreement with US
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