Australia's trade minister Don Farrell has labelled Donald Trump's plan to double steel and aluminium tariffs as "unjustified" and "not the act of a friend".The increase from 25 per cent to 50 per cent is set to come into effect within days. <ul><li>Guest: David Buchanan, CEO, Australian Steel Association</li><li>Producer: Joe Sullivan </li></ul>

Australia's trade minister Don Farrell has labelled Donald Trump's plan to double steel and aluminium tariffs as "unjustified" and "not the act of a friend". The increase from 25 per cent to 50 per cent is set to come into effect within days. Guest: David Buchanan, CEO, Australian Steel AssociationProducer: Joe Sullivan

Australia's trade minister Don Farrell has labelled Donald Trump's plan to double steel and aluminium tariffs as "unjustified" and "not the act of a friend".The increase from 25 per cent to 50 per cent is set to come into effect within days.&nbsp;<ul><li>Guest: David Buchanan, CEO, Australian Steel Association</li><li>Producer: Joe Sullivan&nbsp;</li></ul>

Steel industry 'surprised' by US plan to double tariffs

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