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Tariffs on 'incredibly important' ally Australia branded 'insulting' in fiery US Senate hearing (www.sbs.com.au)

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Tensions have risen in the United States Senate, with one senator calling the decision to impose tariffs on Australia "insulting", saying it undermined national security and damaged relationships.

"The idea that we are going to whack friend and foe alike — and particularly friends — with this level [of tariffs] is both insulting the Australians, undermines our national security, and frankly makes us not a good partner going forward.

"The lack of trust from friends and allies based upon this ridiculous policy that goes into full effect at midnight tonight is extraordinary.

(not sure where best to post this since it's Australian.. foreign politics?)

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

Need to seriously look at the taxes paid by companies with high foreign ownership, specifically American. News Corp. Tech companies. Mining companies. So much wealth being extracted from our country and so much foreign influence corrupting our politics with fuck all to show for it for the people who live here.

Time to grow a backbone Australia and demand a better deal for ourselves and our kids.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 weeks ago

Relevant recent post by The Australia Institute