Latest News Updates From Rod McGuirk

Government, Business

Trump Considers Tariff Exemption on Australian Metals

President Donald Trump said he agreed to consider a tariff exemption on Australian steel and aluminum imports after a telephone call on Feb. 11 with Australia’s prime minister.

February 11, 2025
Government, Business, Fuel

Volkswagen to Pay Up to $87 Million in Australia for Scandal

CANBERRA, Australia — Volkswagen has agreed to pay up to 127 million Australian dollars ($87 million) to settle an Australian class action stemming from the 2015 diesel emissions scandal, the German automaker and a lawyer said Sept. 16.

September 16, 2019