Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says U.S. tariffs on Australian steel and aluminum are unjustified, but his government will not retaliate with its own tariffs

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has criticized the United States’ decision to impose tariffs on Australian steel and aluminum, calling the move “unjustified.” However, he clarified that his government would not respond with reciprocal tariffs.

Australia will not impose reciprocal tariffs on the United States, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday, after President Donald Trump ruled out exemptions or exceptions for all countries on steel and aluminium tariffs.