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‘Australia Should Not Retaliate’ Against Trump: Productivity Commission

The commission said Australia could also remove ‘nuisance’ tariffs aimed at reducing further barriers for goods to enter the country.
‘Australia Should Not Retaliate’ Against Trump: Productivity Commission
President Donald Trump holds a chart as he delivers remarks on reciprocal tariffs at the White House, on April 2, 2025. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images
Monica O’Shea
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The Australian Productivity Commission has recommended removing Australia’s tariffs and not retaliating against U.S. President Donald Trump’s measures in the United States.

This comes after Trump imposed a global tariff of 10 percent on imports into the United States, including from Australia.
Monica O’Shea
Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]