Australia's trade minister Don Farrell said on Thursday the country had increased aluminium supply to the U.S. with Washington's approval, addressing a hurdle to Canberra's request for an exemption from U.

Australias Trade Minister Don Farrell reaffirmed that the country increased aluminium exports to the U.S. with Washingtons approval, addressing concerns over a potential exemption from U.S. tariffs on steel and

Peter Navarro has become a red flag for Australian negotiators trying to secure an exemption from the president’s tariffs on steel and aluminium.

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U.S. President Donald Trump says he has agreed to consider a tariff exemption on Australian steel and aluminum imports after a telephone conversation with Australia’s prime minister.

Industry minister Ed Husic says Australia will argue vigorously for a new exemption for its aluminium as a strong ally with defence ties.

Australia's trade minister said its steel and aluminium exports to the U.S. create "good paying American jobs" and are key to shared defence interests, as Canberra presses Washington for an exemption to President Donald Trump's planned tariffs.

The comments come less than 24 hours after the US president held out hope of a tariff exemption for Australian steel and aluminium.