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‘We Will Speak for Ourselves’: Albanese Rejects Offer to Join Hands With Beijing Against Tariffs

Trump has increased tariffs on China to 125 percent, while the rest of the world will get a 90 day pause on reciprocal tariffs.
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‘We Will Speak for Ourselves’: Albanese Rejects Offer to Join Hands With Beijing Against Tariffs
Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese addresses the media at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia on March 28, 2025. Hilary Wardhaugh/Getty Images
Monica O’Shea
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has rejected an offer from the Chinese ambassador to Australia, Xiao Qian, to “join hands” with Beijing against U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

During a press conference in Cairns, where he was campaigning ahead of the May 3 federal election, Albanese indicated Australia would hold its own in negotiations.

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]