Will Trump's Liberation Day affect the election?

Donald Trump has announced "Liberation Day" with a 10% tariff on Australian imports. So how will it impact on the election? Anthony Albanese says the tariffs don't make logical sense and he will defend Australia's interests. Peter Dutton agrees, but also says the Federal Government should do more. And after one week of the election campaign, how are all sides faring? Karen Middleton, Political journalist and columnist joins Patricia Karvelas and Fran Kelly on The Party Room. Got a burning question? Got a burning political query? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au  

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The ABC's politics podcast, Politics Now, dives into the biggest political stories in Australia and around the world, giving you a balanced look inside the strategies and decisions behind the headlines. Whenever major news breaks, we'll be in your feed with coverage you can trust. From Monday to Wednesday, Patricia Karvelas will chat to a rotating cast of the ABC's biggest political journalists about the latest news. On Thursdays, 'The Party Room' with Patricia Karvelas and Fran Kelly will discuss the week's developments in depth with another journalist, and answer your questions. On Saturdays, David Speers gets into the details of a major trend or issue with the help of an expert on 'Insiders On Background'.