澳大利亚寻求免除美国对钢铁和铝的关税,以避免经济影响。 Australia seeks exemption from US tariffs on steel and aluminum to avoid economic repercussions.

澳大利亚财务主任吉姆·查尔默斯在华盛顿会见了美国官员,要求免除对钢铁和铝进口征收的25%的新关税,这些关税将在3月中旬生效。 Australia's Treasurer Jim Chalmers met with US officials in Washington to seek an exemption from new 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports set to take effect by mid-March. 财政部长史蒂文·肯尼迪警告不要采取报复性贸易限制措施,声称这样做会伤害澳大利亚消费者和企业。 Treasury Secretary Steven Kennedy warned against retaliatory trade restrictions, arguing they would harm Australian consumers and businesses. Chalmers强调了澳大利亚的独特案例,指出该国与美国的贸易顺差以及没有货币操纵。 Chalmers emphasized Australia's unique case, noting the country's trade surplus with the US and absence of currency manipulation.