US President Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs are set to shake up global trade, with sweeping economic consequences for the country’s trading partners. With deep economic ties to the United States, could Australia play a large role in Trump’s trade crackdown?
Despite the strong rhetoric, many questions remain. Even within Trump’s administration, the specifics of these tariffs appear unclear – although Trump officials insist that these tariffs are negotiable. But how much leverage does Australia have? And will these tariffs be a long term strategy, or just another moment in Trump’s broader political message?
As the world waits for answers, all eyes are on President Donald Trump as he prepares to take the world stage.
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Produced By: Zac Nikolovski
Featured In Story: Jared Mondschein, Director of Research at the United States Studies Centre
First aired on The Wire, Wednesday 2 April 2025