Trump tariffs leave Australia questioning US alliance | Insiders | ABC News

This week on Insiders - the growing tension between Australia and the United States as Donald Trump's new tariffs spark diplomatic strife. Greens leader Adam Bandt calls for Australia to exit AUKUS, arguing the submarine deal makes Australia "less safe" under Trump's leadership. The #ABCInsiders panel also discuss domestic electricity prices, the upcoming budget, and the as-yet-unannounced federal election.

00:00 Welcome to Insiders
03:22 What's making news across the nation's newspapers and top news sites
05:09 The panel discusses the steel and aluminium tariffs imposed on Australia by the United States under the Trump administration.
20:00 Interview with Greens Leader Adam Bandt
37:10 The panel discusses the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the possibility of Australia sending peacekeeping forces to Europe.
44:09 The panel discuss the Productivity Commission's calls for accountability with only four Closing the Gap targets on track.
53:03 The week in political cartoons in Talking Pictures with Mike Bowers.
57:09 Final thoughts from the panel

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