Trump targets Australia’s beef trade in new tariff announcement

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Experts are warning of rising prices for American consumers as US President Donald Trump announces sweeping reciprocal tariffs, which will likely drive up the cost of groceries, fuel and cars.

One key focus of the new tariffs is Australia’s beef trade.

In a speech at the White House, Trump criticised Australia’s restrictions on American beef imports, stating, “Australia bans – and they’re wonderful people and wonderful everything – but they ban American beef.”

He noted that while the US imported $3 billion worth of Australian beef last year, Australia refused to accept American beef to protect its own farmers.

“They won’t take any of our beef… I don’t blame them, but we’re doing the same thing right now, starting midnight tonight,” Trump said, referring to the tariffs set to go into effect immediately.

The new tariffs will impose a 10% baseline tax on all countries, including Australia.

This move is part of Trump’s broader strategy to address trade imbalances and has sparked concerns about retaliatory measures from global trading partners.

Experts predict the tariffs will lead to higher consumer prices across the board, as businesses face higher import costs and may pass these increases onto consumers.

The tariffs are also expected to affect American companies heavily reliant on global trade. Shares of major companies, including Apple and Amazon, dropped following the announcement.

Trump’s decision to impose these tariffs is expected to have widespread economic implications, with major international players like the European Union and Canada preparing for retaliation.

Source: The Advertiser.

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