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Donald Trump hits Australian exports to US with new higher trade tariff over claims of ‘forced labour’
Donald Trump imposed new 12.5% trade tariffs on Australian exports, citing concerns over forced labor practices. Australia's trade minister, Don Farrell, criticized the tariffs as unjustified and inconsistent with the US-Australia free trade agreement. The Albanese government stated that Australia's major exports like beef and gold will not be affected by the tariffs.
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