Australia Makes Trump Tariff Exemption Push as Deadline Nears
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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.
Australia Ambassador to the US Kevin Rudd has held meetings with Trump administration officials in recent days, while Trade Minister Don Farrell has met steel and aluminum producers to discuss possible diversification strategies. Speaking on Monday, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he was meeting with officials from Rio Tinto and Bluescope Steel in advance of the decision.