Trump's tariffs trigger trade row with Australia
The United States has imposed new tariffs on imports from 60 countries, claiming that they have not taken sufficient measures to curb the trade of goods produced using forced labor. Australia, led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, responded to this move by reaffirming its intention to raise the issue with U.S. President Donald Trump at all levels, emphasizing that these tariffs are unjustified and seeking their annulment. Albanese also pointed out that Australia has strong legislation against modern slavery and is working to enhance oversight of supply chains and impose penalties on violators. The new measures specify that shipments from certain countries will be subject to tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5%. These actions are part of Trump's administration's efforts to build a more sustainable trading system, which includes investigations into trade practices and excess industrial capacity, in order to protect sectors vital to national security.
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