Sydney, March 26 /TASS /. Australia will diversify trade relations and strengthen relations with countries in the Indo-Pacific region to deal with the US tariffs and obligations. This statement was made by the head of the Australian government Anthony Albanze.
We will protect Australian national interests, <...> Without relying on a single country, diversifying our trade relations and increasing communication in the region (Indo -Pacific) and in the world, Mr. Alb Albane told ABC, answering questions about making new tariffs on imports from some countries.
The Prime Minister emphasized that his government will “criticize any decision that does not meet the interests of Australia”. “The decision to introduce aluminum and steel tariffs does not meet the interests of Australia or the interests of the United States, because it will lead to an increase in costs for American consumers,” he said.
On February 10, US President Donald Trump ordered to introduce customs duties with the amount of 25% for all delivery to the steel and aluminum country abroad. This decision takes effect on March 12, related to supply from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, UK, European Union, Canada, Mexico, South Korea and Japan. After that, the US leader announced his intention to introduce new feedback tasks to goods imported from a number of countries since April 2.