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Former Trump adviser sounds warning on tariff exemption

While an Australian exemption on US tariffs is possible, concern remains, Mick Mulvaney says. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Australia is "right to worry" it will be slapped with tariffs on steel and aluminium by Donald Trump, the US president's former chief of staff says.

As the US prepares to impose a 25 per cent tariff on the materials from March 12, Mr Trump's former adviser Mick Mulvaney said protectionists have a greater influence within the White House in the president's second term in office.

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