Industry minister Ed Husic says aluminium and steel tariffs come after Australia ‘stood by and stood with Americans for many decades’

Industry Minister Ed Husic has called Donald Trump’s tariffs on aluminium and steel a “dog act”, as Australian parliamentarians continue to react with shock to the decision not to issue Australia a carve out.

The Trump administration announced it had rejected Australia’s request for an exemption to the tariffs that took effect on Wednesday afternoon AEDT. The tariffs will add a 25% tax on all steel and aluminium exports to the US.