Former US ambassador Arthur Sinodinos says Anthony Albanese should ‘play it cool’ on Donald Trump’s tariffs

Anthony Albanese is under fire from the Coalition for not securing an exemption on tariffs for steel and aluminium exports to the US but former ambassador Arthur Sinodinos has backed the prime minister’s decision not to impose retaliatory tariffs. He does not believe Mr Albanese is to blame for US President Donald Trump’s decision. Mr Albanese said on Wednesday that Mr Trump’s decision was “entirely unjustified” and “not the way to treat a friend” but Mr Sinodinos told 7.30 the door would likely remain ajar for Australia to make a deal with the US president. “I don’t think Australians should…