Hogan retains trade in cabinet reshuffle

Federal member for Page and deputy Nationals leader Kevin Hogan has retained his trade portfolio in the shadow cabinet reshuffle. Photo: SUPPLIED

KEVIN Hogan has retained the trade and tourism portfolio in the Coalition’s new shadow cabinet, vowing to back regional exports and challenge new US tariffs.

The federal member for Page and deputy leader of the Nationals returned as shadow minister for trade, investment and tourism following last week’s reshuffle.

He said trade and tourism were vital to Australia’s economic future, particularly for regional communities.

“Australia exported $650 billion worth of goods and services last year, with two-thirds of this coming from the regions.”

He said he would continue to advocate for growing export opportunities and ensuring Australia remains competitive on the world stage, “backing our industries, and pushing for smart, future-focused policies.”

He urged the Prime Minister to raise the issue of proposed US tariffs on steel and aluminium directly with the US president at the upcoming G7 summit.

“We expect the United States to honour its obligations under the Australia-United States Free Trade Agreement, just as Australia has always done,” he said.

“The Coalition wants the government to succeed because that is in the national interest.”