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‘Tariff on Big Mac’: Nationals Leader Says Trump’s Trade Barriers Will Hurt Farmers

The wide ranging tariffs are expected to be announced April 2.
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‘Tariff on Big Mac’: Nationals Leader Says Trump’s Trade Barriers Will Hurt Farmers
Nationals leader David Littleproud speaks to the media at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on May 30, 2023. AAP Image/Mick Tsikas
Monica O’Shea
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Nationals leader David Littleproud has warned that President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on Australian beef would be a tariff on the Big Mac.

This comes amid fears that Australian agricultural exports including beef and other farming products could be subject to a 10 percent tariff or more.

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]