Australia is “killing” the US aluminum market, a senior trade adviser to President Donald Trump said, in a potential blow to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s efforts to secure an exemption from tariffs that come into effect next month.

Senior Trade Adviser to the US President, Peter Navarro, claimed that Australia is "killing" the US Aluminum market. This statement could deal a blow to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's efforts to secure an exemption from tariffs on steel and aluminum,

SYDNEY (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump has agreed to consider an exemption for Australia over steel and aluminium tariffs, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday. "It was a very constructive and warm discussion .. with President Trump," Albanese said during a media conference after his phone conversation with Trump.