Trump administration labels Australia’s media bargaining laws ‘foreign extortion’
The Trump administration has criticized Australia's media bargaining laws, labeling them as 'foreign extortion'. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese defended the initiative, emphasizing the importance of compensating media outlets for their work. The proposed plan aims to require tech companies like Meta and Google to negotiate payments with Australian news publishers or face a levy.
- ▪The Trump administration described Australia's news bargaining plan as extortion.
- ▪Anthony Albanese argued that the plan is necessary to protect and reward media outlets.
- ▪The proposal includes a 2.25% levy on tech companies that do not negotiate deals with Australian publishers.
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Donald Trump and Anthony Albanese. The Trump administration has labelled Australia’s news bargaining incentive plan ‘foreign extortion’. Photograph: Yuri Gripas/CNP/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenDonald Trump and Anthony Albanese. The Trump administration has labelled Australia’s news bargaining incentive plan ‘foreign extortion’. Photograph: Yuri Gripas/CNP/ShutterstockAustralian mediaTrump administration labels Australia’s media bargaining laws ‘foreign extortion’Albanese defends plan forcing Meta, Google and TikTok to make deals with Australian news publishers through a levy Josh ButlerWed 29 Apr 2026 02.25 EDTLast modified on Wed 29 Apr 2026 02.35 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe Trump administration has described Australia’s moves to make big tech companies pay for news…
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