The Americans who want to see Australia do well

The Northwest Seaport Alliance and ILWU Local 19 in Seattle are displaying Australian flags to welcome the national team during the World Cup, highlighting Australia's significance as a trading partner. Australia ranks 14th in container volume at the Port of Seattle but leads in the dollar value of goods, including meat, minerals, and valuable exports like gold. The U.S. and Australia have a free-trade pact, but Australia challenges its inclusion on an American list of countries accused of forced labor, leading to a 12.5% tariff.