Donald Trump has hit Australian exports with fresh tariffs, the US president lumping us in with Russia and China for not doing enough to combat modern slavery.

The Australian government slammed the new tariffs – which will rise from 10 per cent, under the guise of human rights – and said they should be removed.

The Australian government slammed the new tariffs – which will rise from 10 per cent, under the guise of human rights – and said they should be removed.