An Australian politician called Trump’s tariffs a ‘dog act’ – but what does it mean and how offensive is it?
- Posted on March 13, 2025
- By The Guardian
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An Australian politician called Trump’s tariffs a ‘dog act’ – but what does it mean and how offensive is it?

A ‘dog act’ isn’t simply ruffling someone’s feathers – it’s an act of betrayal. Caitlin Cassidy explains the meaning of the Australian phrase to Julia Hollingsworth.