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Thursday June 4th, 2026 evening edition

PM says Australia has 'ideological disagreement' with Trump administration after US reveals anti-slavery tariff
Authored by abc.net.au
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The US plans to slap the new tariff on dozens of countries for allegedly failing to "address the importation of goods made with forced labour".

Mr Albanese said any tariff on Australian exports to the US was "unjustified and inconsistent" with the free trade agreements between the two allies.

Mr Albanese said Australia had world-leading legislation addressing forced labour and modern slavery that passed through parliament with unanimous support.

Joe Hockey says he has argued with Donald Trump about tariffs, but he will not budge on his position.

Former federal treasurer and former Australian ambassador to the US Joe Hockey said he was not surprised by the move by Trump administration.

Mr Hockey said Mr Trump could not see the inflationary and negative impact that tariffs had on American consumers.

Mr Evans says Australia could toughen up its Modern Slavery Act which asks businesses to ensure there is no forced labour in their supply chains. »

King's private concerns over Trump's state visit revealed
Authored by inews.co.uk
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The King raised serious concerns about Donald Trump’s state visit to the UK in the wake of the US President’s infamous bust-up with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, The i Paper understands.

In one message, Mandelson thanks the Foreign Office’s most senior civil servant for his “cool handling of the last 48 hours on the SV [State Visit]”.

King Charles delivers his speech during a state banquet at Windsor Castle for President Trump’s state visit last year (Photo: Yui Mok/Getty). »

In pictures

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image for [OC] A picture I did using charcoal and pastels. The waiting field.
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