SYDNEY — The U.S. appeared set to grant Australia an exemption from
its new tariffs on steel and aluminum imports following discussions
between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.
Trump
this week exempted Canada and Mexico from the duties — 25 per cent on
steel and 10 per cent on aluminum — and said U.S. allies would have 15
days to negotiate possible exemptions.
That triggered a
diplomatic offensive from Australia, including a letter to Trump signed
by business leaders and former Australian golfing great Greg Norman, a
Trump supporter and friend.
Source: washingtonpost
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