Biosecurity Under Fire: How Aussie ‘Steak’holders Reacted to Trump Tariffs

While some have praised the move, others say they have a beef with the arrangement.

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 02: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a “Make America Wealthy Again” trade announcement event in the Rose Garden at the White House on April 2, 2025 in Washington, DC. Touting the event as “Liberation Day”, Trump is expected to announce additional tariffs targeting goods imported to the U.S. Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images

The Trump administration’s “Liberation Day” global tariffs sent a shudder through the collective spines of Australian stakeholders and political leaders.

The policy establishes a 10 percent baseline tariff on all imports entering the United States, with several countries—notably in Asia—singled out for higher tariffs.