Aust hopes to avoid Trump tariffs: PM

Malcolm Turnbull says he has made a compelling case to President Donald Trump not to slap tariffs on Australian steel and aluminium imported into the US.

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull talks to the media

The PM says he's made a strong case against the US taxing Aussie steel and aluminium imports (AAP)

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says he has made a compelling case to persuade US President Donald Trump not to slap large tariffs on Australian steel and aluminium imports to the US.

Mr Trump, who hosted Mr Turnbull at the White House on Friday, reportedly wants to introduce a global tariff of 24 per cent on other nations' steel and 10 per cent on aluminium imports.

"We believe we have made a very compelling case, but obviously the administration has to finalise its decision in this area," Mr Turnbull said, speaking to reporters at the end of his US trip on Saturday.


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