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Compared to other countries, Australia’s 10% rate is not the highest; in fact, some nations face even steeper tariffs under the current U.S. trade policies. Nevertheless, the absence of a direct negotiation channel with the White House complicates efforts to mitigate these impacts. The lack of personalized negotiations means Australia cannot leverage high-level diplomatic engagements to reduce the tariff further, making the 10% rate essentially the best-case scenario under current circumstances.