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Politics latest: Australia broke its word on aluminium exports: Trump's presidential proclamation

Australia has been accused by the Trump administration of threatening US national security and 'disregarding a verbal commitment' by allowing aluminium to surge into the country, as well as failing to rein in steel exports.

US President Donald Trump speaks to the press after signing an executive order in the Oval Office. Picture: AFP
US President Donald Trump speaks to the press after signing an executive order in the Oval Office. Picture: AFP

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