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Australia Secures Key Minerals Tariff Exemption from U.S.
10/2/2025
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Story summary
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's government negotiates a critical minerals tariff exemption with the Trump administration.
- A 15-member delegation, including Ambassador Kevin Rudd, traveled to the U.S. and voiced optimism.
- Australian mining executives say the U.S. recognizes mutual benefits from critical minerals cooperation.
- The U.S. has invested in domestic critical minerals, including a five percent stake in Lithium Americas.
