Australia's Trade Minister Don Farrell decried today new tariffs imposed by close ally the United States, saying it was wrong to target Canberra over forced labour concerns. — Reuters pic Stay updated on the latest news and insights. Subscribe to our newsletter here Summary On July 24, Australia's Trade Minister Don Farrell criticized the recent imposition of tariffs by the United States on Australian goods, labeling them as unjustified and inconsistent with the existing free trade agreement. The tariffs, ranging from 10% to 12.5%, were implemented due to concerns over forced labor. Farrell urged for their removal, highlighting that such measures wrongly target a close ally. First Published: Friday, 24 Jul 2026 10:10 AM MYT SYDNEY, July 24 — Australia’s trade minister decried today new tariffs imposed by close ally the United States, saying it was wrong to target Canberra over forced labour concerns.“These tariffs are unjustified, inconsistent with our free trade agreement, and should be removed,” trade minister Don Farrell said, after Australia was included on a list of trading partners hit with levies ranging from 10 to 12.5 per cent. — AFP