Australia's Albanese expects 'one-on-one' discussion with Trump on tariffs
- The US Trade Representative's report cites multiple trade grievances with Australia, including restrictions on importing American meat and a dispute over the News Media Bargaining Code introduced in 2021.
- Australian officials are discussing the possibility of an exemption from President Donald Trump's impending tariffs, with the government unwilling to negotiate if it affects local programs like the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
- Trade Minister Don Farrell emphasized that Australia will not concede its principles in negotiations, stating, 'We will always stand up for Australia.'
- The Albanese government faces criticism for not engaging directly with Trump, with Opposition Leader claiming it demonstrates weakness in their approach to trade negotiations.
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Australia will not weaken biosecurity laws despite the US highlighting trade barriers on meat. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS) By Kat Wong and Andrew Brown in Canberra Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have attempted to persuade voters they would be best to deal with Donald Trump as a decision on US tariffs loom. On the eve of more US tariff announcements, President Donald Trump’s office has released an annual report that highlighted various trade barri…
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The prime minister has hit back at US President Donald Trump's fresh list of trade grievances with Australia ahead of tomorrow's expected tariff announcement.In the 2025 report titled "foreign trade barriers", the Trump administration noted several trade issues with Australia, among them our strict ban on importing uncooked American beef, pork and poultry.Australia is expected to be hit with its biggest tariffs to date and PM Anthony Albanese s…
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