<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The treasurer said the government is attempting to "engage" with US officials during the prime minister's visit to China in the </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/trump-announces-30-tariffs-against-eu-mexico-to-begin-aug-1-rattling-major-us-trading-partners/e4dfbf95-fa37-4d42-964c-3a6e2e79ed17" rel="" target="_blank" title="wake of fresh tariffs imposed on Mexico and the European Union."><span>wake of fresh tariffs imposed on Mexico and the European Union.</span></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Jim Chalmers however could not confirm if any progress has been made in landing a meeting between between Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump to discuss the impact of incoming tariffs or strike a deal.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>He said work was being done behind the scenes in Australia's interest as the global tariff situation rapidly evolves</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/anthony-albanese-china-trip-prime-minister-to-meet-with-xi-jinping/6fa824e0-8eaf-4487-8476-3772a8ad4eb6" target="_blank"><strong><span>$120 billion export on the table for Albanese's China visit</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"There's been no change to our baseline tariffs when it comes to the US, but I think it's clear that every week brings new developments, new uncertainties, and over the weekend we saw more of that," Chalmers told media today.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"We work our way through the consequences for us of these sorts of announcements which come from time to time.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"When it comes to engaging with the US, we're engaging at a number of levels."</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/donald-trump-tariffs-treasurer-jim-chalmers-response/2eb0ca9c-15c8-4382-9178-470c687fc6f1" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Chalmers said the PM has had three conversations with Trump.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>However the government has not been successful so far in confirming a face-to-face meeting six months into the president's second administration.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/western-australia-two-new-public-holidays-when-are-they/11caa855-dcd5-43c6-baae-461cd0dbe189" target="_blank"><strong><span>One Aussie state looks to add two new public holidays</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Albanese had anticipated talks with the president during the G7 summit however Trump made a swift departure before any meeting could take place.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The PM has declined to reveal if or when a rescheduled meeting will occur.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Chalmers made mention of Foreign Minister Penny Wong's recent visit with US secretary of state Marco Rubio and said he has been speaking with his US counterpart Scott Bessent.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"We're engaging at a whole range of levels with our American counterparts, but also in China, the G20, really wherever we can," he added.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Albanese has faced backlash as he visits China to meet with President Xi Jinping before a sit-down with Trump.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Liberal MP Aaron Violi criticised the PM for a lack of focus on Australia's ties with the US.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"It's such an important area. We need to strengthen that relationship, and that's where a face to face meeting with President Trump is so important," Violi said on </span><em><span>Today</span></em><span>.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"And it's that the prime minister hasn't achieved that yet, and he needs to get there as soon as he can."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Violi accused the PM of "doing terribly" as he juggles alliances with two superpowers.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"[It's] his fourth meeting with Xi Jinping. And how many has he had with Donald Trump?" Violi added.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"He's yet to secure a face to face meeting with the US president. And the US president has every right to question Australia's alliance this morning,"</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE:</span></strong><span> </span><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/world/jeffrey-epstein-investigation-donald-trump-defends-pam-bondi-amid-maga-fallout-over-her-handling-of-case/df507d36-2104-435f-be54-22d4297271d4" target="_blank"><strong><span>Trump attacks his own 'selfish' MAGA base over Epstein memo</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Trump imposed a 10 per cent baseline tariff on most imported goods from April 5.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The president yesterday announced 30 per cent tariffs against Mexico and the EU beginning August 1.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>They are part of an announcement blitz by Trump of new tariffs aimed at allies and foes, which formed the bedrock of his 2024 presidential campaign.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Trump in April imposed reciprocal tariffs on dozens of countries, before pausing them for 90 days to negotiate individual deals.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>These tariffs are also now due to take effect on August 1.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/how-to-follow-9news-digital/29855bb1-ad3d-4c38-bc25-3cb52af1216f" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>DOWNLOAD THE 9NEWS APP</span></em></strong></a><strong><em><span>: Stay across all the latest in breaking news, sport, politics and the weather via our news app and get notifications sent straight to your smartphone. 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