Australia politics live: Albanese faces stiff test in US trade talks; Victoria brings tougher bail laws to parliament

The 15% tariff deal agreed by the EU shows Australia could face US levies. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s hopes for a total tariff exemption are dwindling as Donald Trump’s deals with other nations lay bare the limits of trade negotiations, Australian Associated Press reports.Since pushing his tariff deadline to 1 August, the US president has struck trade agreements with Japan, and overnight, the European Union – much to the disgust of French ministers who think the EU has caved in to Trump. Continue reading...

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