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Opposition Says Australia Should Play Critical Minerals, AUKUS Card in Trump Tariff Talks

Trump’s 25 percent tariffs on aluminum and steel have caused a political and media storm in Australia.
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Opposition Says Australia Should Play Critical Minerals, AUKUS Card in Trump Tariff Talks
President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office as he announces reciprocal tariffs, on Feb. 13, 2025. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images
Monica O’Shea
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Coalition Shadow Trade Minister Kevin Hogan says Australia should leverage its vast critical mineral stores to continue negotiation with the Trump administration over tariff exemptions.

The comments come after the White House confirmed Australia would not be exempt from an executive order imposing 25 percent tariffs on aluminum and steel imports.
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]