There are contradictory statements from Donald Trump, who says there will be no exceptions to the steel and aluminium tariffs, but seems open to treating Australia differently.  

The US President's signed off on 25% tariffs for all steel and aluminium imports, but yesterday Australia's Prime Minister spoke to Trump, who assured him he'd consider exempting Australia.  

Trump says Anthony Albanese is a very fine man, and luckily for Australia, it buys a lot of US planes.  

He says Australia is one of the only countries which has a surplus with the US, which he'll give great consideration to. 

Australia Correspondent Steve Price told Mike Hosking the ball is firmly in the US’ court. 

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