There's uncertainty whether or not Australia will get off scot-free from Donald Trump's latest tariffs.

The US President is imposing 25 percent tariffs for all steel and aluminium imports - saying there'll be no exceptions. 

But he's also told Australia's Prime Minister the trade surplus with Australia will be taken into consideration.

Australian correspondent Murray Olds says the AUKUS pact will likely also play a part in a potential exemption.

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There's uncertainty whether or not Australia will get off scot-free from Donald Trump's latest tariffs.
The US President is imposing 25 percent tariffs for all steel and aluminium imports - saying there'll be no exceptions.&nbsp;
But he's also told Australia's Prime Minister the trade surplus with Australia will be taken into consideration.
Australian correspondent Murray Olds says the AUKUS pact will likely also play a part in a potential exemption.
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Murray Olds: Australian correspondent on whether Trump will grant Australia an exemption from latest tariffs

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