US proposes slavery tariff on Australian exports

US proposes slavery tariff on Australian exports

From AM by ABC Australia

June 3, 2026 · 20 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the Trump administration's proposed tariff on Australia over slavery concerns in export supply chains, which the Albanese Government deems unjustified.

The Trump administration threatens a new tariff on Australia and a host of other countries for allegedly failing to prevent slavery in export supply chains, a move the Albanese Government insists is unjustified.

Topics covered

  • tariffs
  • slavery
  • export supply chains
  • international relations
  • Australia-US relations

Keywords

  • tariff
  • slavery
  • Australia
  • Trump administration
  • Albanese Government
  • export supply chains

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Trump administration, Albanese Government

Places: Australia

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