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US Targets Australia with New Tariffs
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The U.S. is pushing new tariffs on Australia under the guise of forced labor, a strategic pivot after the Supreme Court struck down previous Trump-era tariffs. With less than three weeks to respond, Australia faces a potential 2.5% tariff hike — the highest proposed under this investigation — aimed at leveling the trade playing field. Meanwhile, another Section 301 probe targets manufacturing overcapacity in Asia, hinting at a broader revival of punitive trade policies. Australia must defend its labor record and brace for future investigations targeting pharmaceutical pricing and tech treatment — all while navigating shifting global trade dynamics.
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