Shadow Defence Minister James Paterson has commented on US President Donald Trump’s move to increase a temporary global tariff on imported goods from 10 to 15 per cent effective immediately.
The move follows a Supreme Court ruling against tariffs imposed under emergency economic powers.
“I think it’s regrettable and unfortunate as it relates to the Australia-US trading relationship. It’s contrary to our free trade agreement and the spirit of our friendship between our two nations,” Mr Paterson told Sky News Political Editor Andrew Clennell.
“I would hope that the President consider an exemption for Australia from that tariff, and I hope that the Albanese government, with their new ambassador, … are able to secure that exemption for Australia.”
