Trump administration has ‘deep-seated’ belief in tariffs, says Kevin Rudd

Australia’s ambassador to the US tells ABC’s 7.30 that he has ‘thrown everything’ at trying to get an exemption to leviesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastKevin Rudd, Australia’s ambassador to the US, has vowed to keep fighting for a tariff carve out, but warned the current administration is “protectionist” and transactional”.Rudd told ABC’s 7.30 program on Thursday night that negotiating to exempt Australia from a 25% tariff on aluminium and steel imports to the US has been “tough”. Continue reading...

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Trump administration has ‘deep-seated’ belief in tariffs, says Kevin Rudd

Australia’s ambassador to the US tells ABC’s 7.30 that he has ‘thrown everything’ at trying to get an exemption to levies

Kevin Rudd, Australia’s ambassador to the US, has vowed to keep fighting for a tariff carve out, but warned the current administration is “protectionist” and transactional”.

Rudd told ABC’s 7.30 program on Thursday night that negotiating to exempt Australia from a 25% tariff on aluminium and steel imports to the US has been “tough”. Continue reading...

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