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Friendly Jordie notes that the introduction of these tariffs comes at a time of significant change in the political landscape. The Australian Liberal Party, particularly under Peter Dutton, now grapples with a complicated reality where they must cater to their loyal base while trying to appeal to a broader audience that is skeptical of Trumps policies. The tariffs, he argues, could dramatically affect Dutton's positioning as well. While traditionally, the Liberal Party has positioned itself as strong on economic issues, the direct impact of American tariffs complicates this narrative.