Albanese Presses Trump for Tariff Exemption in High-Stakes Call

Albanese minister hopeful of eleventh-hour deal on tariffs as PM lashed for not visiting US

Australia sends $800 million worth of steel and aluminium exports to America each year, which underpins jobs in the US.

Australia Makes Trump Tariff Exemption Push as Deadline Nears

Australia is playing down the possibility of an exemption from steel and aluminum tariffs expected from US President Donald Trump within days, despite last-minute discussions between officials in Canberra and Washington.

‘I doubt it’: Top Trump adviser talks down chance of tariff exemption

The Coalition will accuse the government of a major foreign policy failure if it cannot secure an exemption to the steel and aluminium tariffs this week.

Albanese to call Trump to push for exemptions on tariffs

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has said he will speak to US President Donald Trump to push for Australia to be exempt from US tariffs on steel and aluminium.

'He is a bully': Former PM Malcolm Turnbull advises Albanese government on approach to dealing with President Trump on tariffs

Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has advised the Albanese government to “stand up” against US President Donald Trump in order to gain his respect and a chance at negotiating a tariff exemption.

Albanese to ask Trump for tariff break