Reported at www.theguardian.com: The Australian government is actively trying to secure exemptions from President Donald Trump’s newly announced 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, which he stated would apply to all countries.

Senior ministers, including Trade Minister Don Farrell, have been negotiating on behalf of Australia to reinstate exemptions previously granted during Trump’s first term.

The Albanese government has referred to the mutual economic benefits of trade between Australia and the U.S., while opposition members stress the urgency to achieve special treatment for Australia.

See also: Trump’s latest tariff bid shows the old rules of trade no longer apply.