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'Not the act of a friend': Trump slaps 10% tariff on Australian exports

Published 3 April 2025, 8:13 am
A blanket 10% tariff has been applied to all Australian goods exported to the United States. Donald Trump, singled out beef for criticism, describing Australia's trade restrictions on imports as a "ban". The Prime Minister has announced $50 million in emergency funding for impacted industries while leaving no doubt that the friendship with the US is under pressure.
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