Anthony Albanese has scheduled a call with Donald Trump after the US president escalated his trade policy overhaul by flagging 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports into the US.
Labor had been bracing for such a decision, with ministers and officials working behind the scenes to secure exemptions like those achieved during Trump’s first term. The Coalition has questioned whether the US ambassador, Kevin Rudd, is the best person to negotiate an exemption to the new tariffs.
