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Erin O'Brien, Associate Professor, School of Government and International Relations, Griffith University

Trouble at Tesla and protests against Trump’s tariffs suggest consumer boycotts are starting to bite

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When the United States starts a trade war with your country, how do you fight back? For individuals, one option is to wage a personal trade war and boycott products from the US.

President Donald Trump has said no nation will be exempt from his tariffs, and this includes both Australia and New Zealand. His tariffs on all steel and aluminium imports, in particular, could hurt the sector in Australia, while New Zealand’s meat and wine exports to the US could also feel the effect.

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