Australia is seeking exemptions from US tariffs. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanis told reporters that US President Trump has indicated that he will consider this request made during the call. Albanis is requesting a full exemption, or at least not increasing the currently implemented 12.5% tariff. During the conversation, he emphasized that Australia and the US have maintained a free trade agreement for more than 20 years, and pointed out that the US has a trade surplus with Australia.

Australia is seeking exemptions from US tariffs. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanis told reporters that US President Trump has indicated that he will consider this request made during the call. Albanis is requesting a full exemption, or at least not increasing the currently implemented 12.5% tariff. During the conversation, he emphasized that Australia and the US have maintained a free trade agreement for more than 20 years, and pointed out that the US has a trade surplus with Australia.