Reported at michaelwest.com.au: Australia faces a 25% tariff on steel and aluminium exports to the U.S., prompting Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to encourage local consumers to support Australian products.

Despite disappointment over the tariffs, the government is negotiating for an exemption and planning a campaign to bolster local purchases in the upcoming budget.

Union representatives argue that these tariffs threaten Australia’s domestic steel industry and emphasize the need for stronger support for local manufacturing.