The Latest Breaking News from aluminium

Politics with Michelle Grattan: David Littleproud on US tariffs, a government-owned Rex, and the Nationals’ identity

With the election only months away, the Labor government finds itself suddenly battling with the Trump administration for an exemption from new US tariffs on steel and aluminium.

The Conversation · Feb 12, 2025

Concern Australian jobs at risk over Trump's tariffs

Australian communities that rely heavily upon steel and aluminium production jobs are closely watching developments on US tariffs and hoping for an exemption.

AAP · Feb 11, 2025

US trade partners criticise Trump for 25-percent steel, aluminium tariffs

Allies like Canada called the tariffs ‘unacceptable’, arguing they weaken economic integration and hurt economies.

Al Jazeera · Feb 11, 2025

EU Leaders Vow 'Firm' Response To US Tariffs

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen vowed on Tuesday to retaliate firmly against US President Donald Trump's decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminium imports.

International Business Times · Feb 11, 2025

UK and US fail to sign declaration on making AI ‘safe for all’ at Paris summit – as it happened

Countries have not immediately explained their reasons for not signing declaration

The Guardian - UK · Feb 11, 2025

UK Steel says Trump has ‘taken a sledgehammer’ to free trade; BoE governor warns against ripping out regulation – as it happened

UK steel industry fears surge of foreign imports as US imposes 25% tariffs, as Bank of England chief says world should not forget 2008 crisis

The Guardian - UK · Feb 11, 2025

Whether we carve out an exemption or not, Trump’s latest tariffs will still hit Australia

US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have stated an exemption for Australia from Trump’s executive order placing 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminium imported into the US is “under consideration”. But prospects remain uncertain.

The Conversation · Feb 11, 2025

Trump tariffs could boost case for rate cut: economists

US tariffs on Australian steel and aluminium would have minimal direct impacts, but weakened Chinese demand for goods like iron ore could hit economic growth.

AAP · Feb 11, 2025

Trump agrees to consider Australian exemption from tariffs, describing Albanese as ‘very fine man’

US President Donald Trump has agreed to “consider” exempting Australia from the 25% tariff he has imposed on imports of steel and aluminium to the US.

The Conversation · Feb 11, 2025

Trump boasts about ‘making America rich again’ before imposing 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday (10 February) imposing a 25 percent tariff on steel and aluminium imports to the United States.

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2025