U.S. Tariffs on Australian Steel and Aluminum

SOURCE www.npr.org
Australian Prime Minister criticizes U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum, but opts not to retaliate with tariffs of its own. U.S. President Trump did not exempt Australia from the tariffs, leading to a public spat between Trump and former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.

Key Points

  • Australian Prime Minister criticizes U.S. tariffs as unjustified
  • Australia will not impose reciprocal tariffs on the United States
  • Public spat between U.S. President Trump and former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull