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- Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he would raise the issue of new US tariffs directly with President Donald Trump.
- The United States imposed tariffs on goods from 60 trading partners on Friday, citing forced labour concerns, with Australian imports facing a 12.5 per cent rate after a temporary 10 per cent global tariff expired.
- The Albanese government has called the tariffs unjustified and wants them removed, and says Australia already has strong modern slavery provisions it is strengthening further.
- Albanese said the matter would be raised at every level of the Australia-US relationship.
What to watch next
- Whether Albanese secures a call or meeting with Trump on the tariffs
- Whether the US grants Australia any exemption or tariff reduction
- Australia's moves to strengthen modern slavery provisions and supply chain penalties
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