Australia🇦🇺 is gearing up for a Hollywood-worthy showdown with the U.S. over new tariffs targeting foreign-made films. Fresh off Labor’s landslide election win, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his team are calling the 100% tariffs “unjustified” and vowing to fight back. 💪
“These are just unjustified tariffs,” said Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth, hinting at a coordinated push against the policy. U.S. President Donald Trump announced the tariffs Monday, sparking a swift response from Canberra. Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong doubled down, stating Australia will “press our views” to Washington. 💬
But it’s not all popcorn drama: Australia is also reigniting talks with the EU 🌍 for a free trade deal, aiming to boost agricultural exports after 2023’s stalled negotiations. Wong emphasized that breaking trade barriers is critical for Australia’s economy, calling tariffs “economic self-harm.” 🚜💼
In a twist straight out of a rom-com, reports suggest Albanese may scrap luxury car taxes for EU imports in exchange for better market access. 🚗✨ Could this be a win-win? Australia’s trading ambitions are clearly scripted for the global stage.
