# AUSFTA

Type: Technology

Source: Supply Chain Intelligence Brief — https://getsupplybrief.com/entity/ausfta
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## Timeline

- **2026-07-01**: Projected Implementation — Earliest expected date for new trade barriers to take effect following regulatory review.
- **2026-02-22**: New Tariff Proposal — Trump calls for new universal tariffs, threatening Australia's historical trade edge.
- **2018-03-01**: Section 232 Tariffs — Trump administration imposes steel and aluminum tariffs; Australia later secures an exemption.
- **2005-01-01**: AUSFTA Implementation — The Australia-United States Free Trade Agreement enters into force, eliminating most tariffs.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Trump’s Proposed Tariffs Threaten Australia’s Competitive Export Advantage
2026-02-22 06:58:29 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 5

New tariff proposals from the Trump administration threaten to erode the historical trade advantages enjoyed by Australian exporters in the U.S. market. As global supply chains brace for renewed protectionism, the potential loss of exemptions could force a significant realignment of Australian trade flows and logistics strategies.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/trump-tariffs-australia-export-impact

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