Tariff decision within two weeks: minister
AAP
Trade Minister Steve Ciobo says he's had initial discussions with US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer following Donald Trump's tariff decision, with aim of getting a decision within two weeks.
Mr Lighthizer has been appointed to lead White House talks with countries wishing to be exempted from the new tariffs on steel and aluminium imports into the United States.
"We welcome President Trump singling out Australia and we look forward to working through the process and finalising a positive outcome in the next two weeks," Mr Ciobo told AAP from Chile on Friday.
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