Chalmers Tests Steely Resolve on US Tariffs
Jim Chalmers, Australia's treasurer in Canberra, Australia, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024.
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers said he had “very constructive” talks with his US counterpart Scott Bessent in Washington. Discussions about avoiding tariffs on steel and aluminum were a key part of Chalmers’ agenda, which also included broader Australia-US economic ties.