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Trump says he is considering tariff exemptions on Australian steel and aluminum

U.S. President Donald Trump said he agreed to consider a tariff exemption on Australian steel and aluminum imports after a telephone call with Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on February 11, 2025.
Albanese argued for an exemption, stating that both leaders agreed on wording to publicly say that the U.S. President agreed that an exemption was under consideration.
Trump mentioned that the United States has a trade surplus with Australia, which influenced his consideration of the exemption.
Albanese emphasized that Australian steel and aluminum are key inputs for the U.S.-Australia defense industries, indicating a positive relationship between the two nations.

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