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Albanese holds off on retaliation after US says tariffs will apply to Aussie steel, aluminium imports

USA, Sea, Trade

The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry says it is very disappointed by the decision. Photo: stock Australia will not retaliate in kind after US President Donald Trump confirmed a 25 per cent tariff will apply to Aussie steel and aluminium imports. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described the US decision as “concerning”. “Such a decision…

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PM’s news of a $2bn green aluminium production credit receives a warm welcome

Business, Property, Mining

Australia is one of the world’s largest producers of bauxite. Photo: Australian Aluminium Council The federal government’s announcement of a $2 billion Green Aluminium Production Credit has been welcomed by smelters and climate groups. On a visit to the Tomago Aluminium Smelter in the Hunter, NSW, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced that such a scheme…