The Trump administration’s 50 per cent tariffs have taken effect on aluminium and steel imports including from Australia, marking an increase from the originally proposed 25 per cent tariffs. The move has sparked anger among many US allies such as the European Union, while the United Kingdom remains the only country which has struck a bilateral deal. ABC Americas editor John Lyons says the protectionist policy is ‘tough and punitive’ as it puts many Australian jobs under threat.
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