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Albanese to Challenge 12.5% US Tariff on Australia

7/26/2026

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he will raise the issue of U.S. tariffs with President Donald Trump.
The United States imposed tariffs on goods from 60 countries on Friday, citing forced-labour concerns after a 10% tariff expired, and set a 12.5% rate for Australia and 37 other nations.
Albanese called the tariffs unjustified, highlighted Australia’s strong modern-slavery laws, and pledged to seek their removal in the Australia-U.S. relationship.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he will raise the issue of U.S. tariffs with President Donald Trump.
The United States imposed tariffs on goods from 60 countries on Friday, citing forced-labour concerns after a 10% tariff expired, and set a 12.5% rate for Australia and 37 other nations.
Albanese called the tariffs unjustified, highlighted Australia’s strong modern-slavery laws, and pledged to seek their removal in the Australia-U.S. relationship.