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‘Entirely Unjustified’: Australian Prime Minister Responds to Imminent Trump Tariffs

Albanese said tariffs are a ‘form of economic self-harm.’
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‘Entirely Unjustified’: Australian Prime Minister Responds to Imminent Trump Tariffs
President Donald Trump speaks after signing executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on March 6, 2025. Alex Wong/Getty Images
Monica O’Shea
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said President Donald Trump’s refusal to exempt Australia from aluminium and steel tariffs goes against the “spirit of our two nations’ enduring friendship” but also promised no retaliation.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the decision on March 12. The Epoch Times has contacted the White House for comment.

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]