Episode
Is Trump's new tariff on Australia justified or 'ludicrous'?
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- ABC News Top Stories
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- Jul 24, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 242
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Summary
A new 12.5 per cent tariff is now in effect for Australian goods imported to the United States, after the Trump administration announced new levies for all of its major trading partners. It's been described as 'completely unjustified', but why is Australia being targeted with a higher rate and what will it mean for our exporters?