From theconversation.com: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned Donald Trump’s refusal to grant Australia an exemption from US tariffs on aluminium and steel, stating it was “not a friendly act.”

This decision, while economically minor due to Australia’s limited exports to the US in these sectors, raises significant questions about the future of the Australia-US relationship amid a potentially shifting global landscape under Trump.

There are varying perspectives on how Australia should navigate its ties with the US, with some calling for a more assertive stance while others suggest maintaining a collaborative approach.