US accuses Australia of breaking ‘verbal commitment’ on aluminium exports as Trump weighs tariffs exemption

Trump earlier promised great consideration' to exempting Australia from new 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium after call with Albanese

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Donald Trump has called Australia's prime minister a very fine man" and said he would give great consideration" to exempting the country from his new 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, after a phone call between the two leaders.

It came after comments on Tuesday from the US president that there would be no exceptions or exemptions on the tariffs, which will start on 12 March unless Anthony Albanese can secure an exemption.

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