U.S. President Donald Trump says he has agreed to consider a tariff exemption on Australian steel and aluminum imports after a telephone conversation with Australia’s prime minister.

U.S. President Donald Trump has agreed to consider exempting Australia from his steel and aluminium tariffs, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday after what he called a constructive phone call with Trump.

While a timeline for a decision has not been announced, both countries agreed a tariff exemption for Australia was “under consideration”.