Australia welcomed Trump’s rollback of US beef tariffs, while high tariffs on steel and aluminium remain.
Australia welcomed US President Donald Trump’s removal of tariffs on beef and other food products, while urging the US to eliminate all tariffs on Australian goods.
However, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese emphasised the government’s push for fully reciprocal, zero-tariff trade.
Australia became the top supplier of red meat to the US in 2024, offering lower-cost, leaner cuts.
Meanwhile, the 50% US tariffs on Australian steel and aluminium remain, with no clear sign of relief.
Trade tensions prompted Australia to ease restrictions on American beef, which were first imposed in 2003 due to concerns over mad cow disease.
Earlier, in August 2025, Australia’s Trade Minister, Don Farrell, stated that Australian products may become more competitive in the US market, aiding export growth, following Trump’s announcement of a 10% minimum tariff on Australian goods.
This follows after Prime Minister Albanese said, on 4 July 2025, that the country is likely to remain subject to a 10% tariff on all exports to the US.
