Updated August 14, 2026 — 4:46pm , first published August 14, 2026 — 8:25am

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The United States lobbied the Albanese government over concerns with Australia’s plan to force American tech giants to pay for local news just days before the prime minister sought a tariff exemption in a call with President Donald Trump.

Trade Minister Don Farrell spoke with his counterpart, US trade representative Jamieson Greer, on Tuesday to make Australia’s case on the 12.5 per cent tariffs and America’s recent decision to scrutinise lamb imports, which could…

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