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Australia’s Vision for Free and Fair Trade
The Australian government is committed to advocating for zero tariffs on Australian exports, aligning with their free trade principles. They argue that the current 10% rate is a stepping stone toward their ultimate goal of having all tariffs eliminated, in accordance with existing free trade agreements.
Ministerial statements highlighted this stance, with officials asserting their ongoing efforts to persuade the US to remove all tariffs on Australian products. This approach is rooted in the belief that reducing tariffs will promote more open, fair, and reciprocal trade relations, benefitting Australia’s economic growth.