June 6, 2025
USTR violates Australia-US Free Trade Agreement with unilateral 10% tariff
Trump hits ally Australia with 10% tariffs despite free trade agreement
📈Trade🌍Foreign Policy💰Economy
10% baseline tariff on Australian goods effective Apr. 9, 2025
50% tariffs on Australian steel, aluminum, and copper products
25% tariffs on Australian automobiles and parts
Australia-U.S. Free Trade Agreement (2005) allows U.S. goods into Australia tariff-free
Australia had $27 billion trade deficit with U.S. in 2024—America already benefits
USTR Greer said America "should be running up the score on Australia"
Australia declined to retaliate, refusing to "join a race to the bottom"
📈Trade🌍Foreign Policy💰Economy
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What percentage tariff did Trump impose on Australian goods?
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What justification did Trump give for the Australia tariffs?
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What intelligence alliance includes Australia and the United States?
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What additional tariff did Trump later impose on Australian steel and aluminum?
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When did Trump's tariffs on Australian goods take effect?
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President of the United States
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U.S. Trade Representative
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Prime Minister of Australia
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President of China
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