House debates Questions without Notice
United States of America
Kevin Hogan Page, National Party, Shadow Minister for Trade and Tourism
2:07 pm
My question is to the Prime Minister. When the United States imposed tariffs on steel and aluminium in 2018, the coalition was able to work with the Trump administration to secure an exemption for Australia. What steps has Ambassador Rudd taken to secure an exemption to the tariffs announced today?
Anthony Albanese Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Prime Minister
2:08 pm
As the member is aware, Ambassador Rudd has had a meeting with President Trump. But also our defence minister, over the weekend, met with the US defence minister. And our foreign minister was of course one of the few international representatives invited to the inauguration. We will continue to engage diplomatically with the United States—not with loudhailers, but diplomatically. That is how we have got things done in our relationships right around the world.