Like Australia?
Australia due to free trade agreements has no tariffs against the USA. Under the Australia-United States Free Trade Agreement (AUSFTA), effective since January 1, 2005, Australia does not impose tariffs on most U.S. goods. Over 97% of Australia’s non-agricultural exports to the U.S. and two-thirds of agricultural tariff lines became duty-free upon the agreement’s entry into force. However, certain products may still face non-tariff barriers, like biosecurity restrictions (e.g., on fresh beef due to past mad cow disease concerns) or quotas for specific goods like dairy, where tariffs could apply if quotas are exceeded. Additionally, Australia applies a 10% Goods and Services Tax (GST) on most imports, including U.S. products, but this is a consumption tax, not a tariff, and applies equally to domestic goods. Some posts on X claim Australia has no meaningful tariffs on U.S. goods, aligning with the trade agreement’s terms.[](https://www.dfat.gov.au/trade/agreements/in-force/ausfta/australia-united-states-fta)
And the USA runs a surplus against Australia. U.S. goods imports from Australia totaled $16.7 billion in 2024, up 4.7 percent ($745.7 million) from 2023. The U.S. goods trade surplus with Australia was $17.9 billion in 2024, a 1.6 percent increase ($279.7 million) over 2023.
It looks like the USA already has a fair trade deal with Australia
We do. And we want Australia and other like nations to enact high tariffs against China. And if that means a 100% (or more) tax on their cars... fine. It will take a concerted effort of all partners, not just the US, to bring China to a fair trading position.
Per AI
President Trump has not explicitly encouraged U.S. free trade partners to impose high tariffs on China, but his actions have indirectly pressured other nations to align with his aggressive trade stance. Trump's administration has escalated tariffs on Chinese imports to unprecedented levels, reaching 145%, while granting temporary pauses or exemptions for other trading partners. This approach has led many countries to seek concessions or negotiate reduced tariffs with the U.S., rather than retaliating against China.
China, however, has responded differently by matching Trump's tariffs, increasing its duties on U.S. goods to 125%, and refusing to negotiate under pressure. Analysts suggest that Trump's strategy is aimed at compelling China to engage in negotiations by creating economic strain, but this approach has also disrupted global markets and strained relations with trade allies.
While Trump's policies have focused on targeting China specifically, there is no direct evidence that he has encouraged other nations to adopt similar high tariffs against China. Instead, his administration's actions have largely been unilateral and centered on reshaping U.S.-China trade dynamics.