Trending
Prev Story
Next Story

Trump thrashing vindicates Australia’s stance on tariffs: Farrell

The Australian Financial Review (AFR) •
November 05, 2026 • 07:00 AM
1
1 reads 0 reactions

The Albanese government says the US should take heed of the thrashing handed to the Republican Party and dump its import tariffs.

Trump thrashing vindicates Australia’s stance on tariffs: Farrell

The Albanese government says the Trump administration should take heed of the thrashing of the Republican Party in the midterms and dump its economy-wide tariffs on imports, as both sides of Australian politics agreed the cost of living was the key reason for Wednesday’s rout.

With Donald Trump’s war against Iran and his imposition of tariffs driving up prices for US consumers, Trade Minister Don Farrell said Australia would redouble efforts to have the tariffs removed through discussions with his US counterpart Jamieson Greer and the US Ambassador David Brat.

Gift articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.

Prev Swipe Story Next

Same Story from Other Publications

Compare how 6 other independent news outlets reported on this story.

6 Publications
CNN International
8h ago
Trump’s tariffs face a new threat: Republicans | CNN Business

Trump’s tariffs face a new threat: Republicans | CNN Business

In the two years since President Donald Trump unveiled a slew of aggressive tariffs on America’s global trading partners, the prospect of stock market backlash has been the biggest restraint on his agenda. The midterms may have just changed that.

#trump #tariff
Compare →
CNBC World
1d ago
Trump trade chief Greer speaks with 'Squawk Box' as tariff threats rise

Trump trade chief Greer speaks with 'Squawk Box' as tariff threats rise

Trump's tariffs, which have ignited trade wars with multiple U.S. economic partners, will likely be a top target for Democrats once they take control of Congress.

#trump #tariff
Compare →
Al Jazeera English
1h ago
The fight over Canadian steelworker jobs

The fight over Canadian steelworker jobs

Stelco's US owner blames Trump's tariffs for layoffs, but its support for those same tariffs has raised questions.

#trump #tariff
Compare →
Sydney Morning Herald (SMH)
32m ago
Who is Stephen Miller? The ‘wartime consigliere’ now running Trump’s White House

Who is Stephen Miller? The ‘wartime consigliere’ now running Trump’s White House

The architect of Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown is now his chief of staff. But is Stephen Miller an aggressive ideologue primed for battle, or a soft-spoken tactician who can reach across the aisle?

NPR News
1h ago
The Trump administration's voter roll crusade could continue

The Trump administration's voter roll crusade could continue

Election officials are preparing for the Trump administration's pressure tactics over potential noncitizens on state voter rolls to continue, though recent court rulings pose new obstacles.

The Guardian
2h ago
Jimmy Kimmel on Trump accusing Democrats of wrongdoing: ‘His mantra is corruption’

Jimmy Kimmel on Trump accusing Democrats of wrongdoing: ‘His mantra is corruption’

Late-night hosts poked fun at the president taking JD Vance off Iran duty to sniff out corruption while expressing annoyance at Democrats for failing to impeach Pete Hegseth

Related Stories

World News
Build #2611