US rules out tariff exemption for Australia after Trump ‘considered it and considered against it’
Global 25% levy regime is due to come into effect at midnight US timeFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDonald Trump has rejected Australia’s plea for an exemption from US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, which were scheduled to begin on Wednesday.“He considered it and considered against it. There will be no exemptions,” the White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, told Australian media in Washington overnight.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
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Global 25% levy regime is due to come into effect at midnight US time
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Donald Trump has rejected Australia’s plea for an exemption from US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, which were scheduled to begin on Wednesday.
“He considered it and considered against it. There will be no exemptions,” the White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, told Australian media in Washington overnight.
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