Donald Trump's state dinner for Scott Morrison doesn't hide the big differences between Australia and America
5 years, 6 months ago

Donald Trump's state dinner for Scott Morrison doesn't hide the big differences between Australia and America

ABC  

If you follow the theory that there's no such thing as a free lunch, what is it that Donald Trump might want from Scott Morrison, having lavished every conceivable presidential offering on him? Being Trump's 'bestie' Scott Morrison and the US President have struck an early bromance, but we're left with a lot of questions on what that means for the country, writes Michelle Grattan. Morrison's his "man of titanium", Trump told reporters extravagantly, bettering George W Bush's "man of steel" moniker for John Howard. A timely distraction for Morrison's Government Scott Morrison's pilgrimage to Washington for Donald Trump's state dinner is sure to turn heads — and that's welcome news for the Federal Government, which has been rocked by a rough few weeks, writes Laura Tingle.

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Australia's US Ambassador Kevin Rudd reveals desperate new trade war tactic designed to force Donald Trump into dumping tariffs
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Australia's US Ambassador Kevin Rudd reveals desperate new trade war tactic designed to force Donald Trump into dumping tariffs

Daily Mail  

Australia's Ambassador to the United States Kevin Rudd has revealed a new tactic designed to force Donald Trump to rethink his punitive tariffs. Mr Rudd, a former Labor prime minister, said Australia had critical minerals the US needs, and suggested these could be used as leverage in trade negotiations, with more American tariffs on agricultural and pharmaceutical imports planned for …

How to handle Donald Trump has become a central element of Australia's election
2 weeks, 4 days ago

How to handle Donald Trump has become a central element of Australia's election

ABC  

Donald Trump's decision to slap tariffs on Australian steel and aluminium will hardly crush the Australian economy but it does represent a profound moment in the relationship and has opened a stark pre-election divide between the two major parties. Its response hasn't reached quite the heights of the incoming Canadian prime minister, whose country is facing far more serious threats …

Donald Trump rules out tariff exemption in brutal blow for Australia
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Donald Trump rules out tariff exemption in brutal blow for Australia

Daily Mail  

A 25 per cent tariff on aluminium and steel set to be imposed Donald Trump has issued a crushing blow to the Albanese government by refusing to grant Australia an exemption from tariffs on steel and aluminium imports. AMP chief economist and head of investment strategy Shane Oliver estimates steel and aluminium exports to the United States make up just …

Trump’s second term already more disruptive than his first, Australia’s foreign minister says
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump’s second term already more disruptive than his first, Australia’s foreign minister says

Hindustan Times  

SYDNEY, - Donald Trump's second presidency is already more disruptive than his first, Australia's foreign minister said on Wednesday, although she held hopes the country might still get an exemption when it comes to tariffs. Trump’s second term already more disruptive than his first, Australia’s foreign minister says Foreign Minister Penny Wong said there was “no doubt” from Trump’s flurry …

Australia unperturbed by Trump’s response to reporter’s Aukus question
1 month ago

Australia unperturbed by Trump’s response to reporter’s Aukus question

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. When a reporter asked Mr Trump if Aukus was …

Donald Trump fires a fresh shot at Australia over tariffs - and Albo won't be happy about it: 'Disregarding'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Donald Trump fires a fresh shot at Australia over tariffs - and Albo won't be happy about it: 'Disregarding'

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump's administration has accused Australia of disregarding its past commitments on exports, in a fresh development as he threatens to hit the country with 25 per cent tariffs on aluminium and steel. Mr Trump also called Mr Albanese a 'very fine man', and said that Australia's trade surplus with United States put the country in a good position. New …

Why Trump's tariffs on China will put Australia in a vulnerable position
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Why Trump's tariffs on China will put Australia in a vulnerable position

ABC  

A fortnight in and it's on. Rather than China, which appeared to be his major bugbear through the long US election campaign, he's instead attacked Canada, America's foremost ally and neighbour, and not surprisingly taken aim at Mexico, slapping 25 per cent import duties on both. China seemed to get off reasonably lightly, with just a 10 per cent impost, …

Trump barely got a mention in the formal sessions of APEC and G20. On the sidelines, he was the centre of attention
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4 months, 1 week ago

Trump barely got a mention in the formal sessions of APEC and G20. On the sidelines, he was the centre of attention

ABC  

"Obviously, at a conference like this, on the sidelines, obviously people are mentioning political issues that there is a focus on." Australia's support of free trade has nothing to do with pressure from Beijing and is not aimed purely at Donald Trump. Albanese's consistency on trade and calls to stick with the Paris climate agreement suggest he's not scared of …

Australia raised fair trade in Trump phone call, says PM Albanese
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia raised fair trade in Trump phone call, says PM Albanese

Hindustan Times  

By Kirsty Needham Australia raised fair trade in Trump phone call, says PM Albanese SYDNEY, - Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he told U.S. president-elect Donald Trump in a phone call the United States has a trade surplus with Australia and it was in Washington's interest to "trade fairly" with its ally. Giving detail of last week's phone call …

What does 'President Trump' mean for economy?
4 months, 3 weeks ago

What does 'President Trump' mean for economy?

ABC  

Rachel Mealey: Donald Trump will swing into office with a big and bold economic agenda, and economists say Australia will feel its effects both positive and negative. David Taylor: Specifically, Donald Trump's promising tax-free tipping at hospitality venues, abolishing tax on Social Security payments and shaving corporations tax. David Taylor: That's because Donald Trump is also proposing new tariffs of …

Australia prepares for Trump
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Australia prepares for Trump

ABC  

Sally Sara: Trade protectionism is now back on the agenda as Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House. David Estcourt: Last time Donald Trump entered the White House, Australia negotiated tariff exemptions. David Estcourt: The main target of Donald Trump's tariffs will be China. David Estcourt: Foreign Minister Penny Wong says the relationship between the United States and …

As Australia's powerhouse mining state reliant on China, here's how Donald Trump's victory could impact WA
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

As Australia's powerhouse mining state reliant on China, here's how Donald Trump's victory could impact WA

ABC  

The return of Donald Trump to the White House has sparked intense debate 15,000 kilometres away from the action inside Australia's economic powerhouse — a place so heavily reliant on mining, oil, gas and China. In advocating for a Kamala Harris victory on the eve of the US election, Western Australia's premier warned of the "dark roads" the now President-elect …

Australia should adhere to independent China policy to bolster trade
1 year ago

Australia should adhere to independent China policy to bolster trade

China Daily  

SHI YU/CHINA DAILY Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to New Zealand and Australia from Sunday to Thursday indicates an improvement in political mutual trust between China and the two countries, especially between China and Australia. Second, Australia needs to base its China policy on its own national interests, without allowing the US to hold Sino-Australian trade relations hostage, in order …

Australia should adhere to independent China policy to bolster trade
1 year ago

Australia should adhere to independent China policy to bolster trade

China Daily  

SHI YU/CHINA DAILY Foreign Minister Wang Yi's visit to New Zealand and Australia from Sunday to Thursday indicates an improvement in political mutual trust between China and the two countries, especially between China and Australia. Second, Australia needs to base its China policy on its own national interests, without allowing the US to hold Sino-Australian trade relations hostage, in order …

Australian PM rejects Chinese criticism of nuclear sub deal
3 years, 6 months ago

Australian PM rejects Chinese criticism of nuclear sub deal

Associated Press  

CANBERRA, Australia — Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Friday rejected Chinese criticism of Australia’s new nuclear submarine alliance with the United States and said he doesn’t mind that President Joe Biden might have forgotten his name. “Everything we’ve done with the United States is consistent with the partnerships and relationships and alliances we’ve already had with the United States,” Morrison …

Labor says Scott Morrison's 'megaphone diplomacy' is making Australia's China relationship 'terrible'
5 years, 6 months ago

Labor says Scott Morrison's 'megaphone diplomacy' is making Australia's China relationship 'terrible'

ABC  

Labor deputy leader Richard Marles says Australia's relationship with China is "terrible", accusing Prime Minister Scott Morrison of using "megaphone diplomacy" against the nation's largest trading partner. Key points: Richard Marles says there is a sense in China that Australia is losing relevance He says the trade tensions between the United States and China are causing anxiety inside Australia Mr …

Donald Trump says no need to strike trade agreement with China before 2020 US presidential elections
5 years, 6 months ago

Donald Trump says no need to strike trade agreement with China before 2020 US presidential elections

Firstpost  

US president Donald Trump has said he does not feel the need to strike a trade agreement with China before the next year’s presidential elections, emphasising that he is looking for a complete and not a ‘partial deal’ with Beijing Washington: US president Donald Trump has said he does not feel the need to strike a trade agreement with China …

Donald Trump's state dinner for Scott Morrison attended by Australian and American luminaries
5 years, 6 months ago

Donald Trump's state dinner for Scott Morrison attended by Australian and American luminaries

ABC  

Golfing great Greg Norman was among the dignitaries attending the state dinner for Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison at the White House. Key points: Scott Morrison is the second world leader afforded a state visit by Donald Trump, after French President Emmanuel Macron Celebrity chef Curtis Stone, Kerry Stokes and 2018 Australian of the Year Michelle Simmons were also said …

Trump and Morrison could be best mates, but Australia's interests make for an awkward third wheel
5 years, 6 months ago

Trump and Morrison could be best mates, but Australia's interests make for an awkward third wheel

ABC  

Scott Morrison is Donald Trump's kinda guy. Trump's interests don't gel with Australia's The truth is that Morrison sees the world quite differently to Trump. For as much as Trump sees some of himself in Morrison, very few of Trump's top-line agenda items are in Australia's interests, whether it is the US trade war with China or America's slow drift …

Scott Morrison is being treated to a state dinner with Donald Trump — but there are always strings attached
5 years, 6 months ago

Scott Morrison is being treated to a state dinner with Donald Trump — but there are always strings attached

ABC  

This weekend, Prime Minister Scott Morrison and his wife Jenny travel to Washington to attend a state dinner hosted in their honour. It was Republican president Richard Nixon who issued the first state dinner invitations to Australian leaders. Then, at the close of the decade, Reagan's successor, Republican president George H W Bush, hosted the first Labor prime minister to …

Scott Morrison says Australia and the world will need to get used to US-China trade war
5 years, 7 months ago

Scott Morrison says Australia and the world will need to get used to US-China trade war

ABC  

Australia and the rest of the world will need to get used to the trade war between the United States and China, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has said. Key points: Scott Morrison said he had been hopeful of a resolution to the trade spat after June's G20 meeting But he said he expected that countries would need to absorb and …

Donald Trump's war of words with China sparks retaliation, sending Australian stocks south
5 years, 7 months ago

Donald Trump's war of words with China sparks retaliation, sending Australian stocks south

ABC  

Australian stocks are set to lose more ground on Tuesday, after $36 billion worth of value was wiped out in Monday's trade amid significant falls on global markets and a rapidly escalating trade war between the US and China. Key points: The losses came after China retaliated to Donald Trump imposing a "small additional" tariff on Chinese goods Markets anticipate …

Donald Trump grants his second state dinner at White House to Scott Morrison
5 years, 8 months ago

Donald Trump grants his second state dinner at White House to Scott Morrison

ABC  

United States President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump are hosting an official visit and state dinner in September for Prime Minister Scott Morrison and his partner, Jenny Morrison. Key points: This marks the first US state dinner given to an Australian PM since John Howard Mr Trump has likened Mr Morrison's election victory to his own The White …

Scott Morrison meets with Donald Trump over dinner in Japan ahead of G20 Summit
5 years, 9 months ago

Scott Morrison meets with Donald Trump over dinner in Japan ahead of G20 Summit

ABC  

Scott Morrison has met with Donald Trump at a dinner meeting in Osaka, speaking with the US President for more than an hour as the leaders prepared for the annual G20 Summit. Key points: The US President said Australia had done well on trade under his administration Mr Morrison mentioned to Mr Trump the importance of resolving the US-China trade …

Donald Trump's trade war with China causing collateral damage, Scott Morrison says ahead of G20 Summit
5 years, 9 months ago

Donald Trump's trade war with China causing collateral damage, Scott Morrison says ahead of G20 Summit

ABC  

The US-China trade war has caused "collateral damage" around the world, according to Prime Minister Scott Morrison, who will today warn the global trading system is under real pressure as the relationship between the countries continues to deteriorate. Key points: The US and China have increased tariffs on each other's imports in the past year Prime Minister Scott Morrison will …

'Look beyond Trump': How to be friends with America in these turbulent times
6 years, 8 months ago

'Look beyond Trump': How to be friends with America in these turbulent times

ABC  

If you're a country that happens to be a United States ally, these are certainly character-forming times. It was in this volatile global environment that senior political, military and economic officials from the US and Australia met in Washington last week for the annual Australian American Leadership Dialogue. Trump-Turnbull call transcript The phone call between Donald Trump and Malcolm Turnbull …

Donald Trump's trade war could wipe billions from Australia's economy
6 years, 11 months ago

Donald Trump's trade war could wipe billions from Australia's economy

ABC  

Markets hate uncertainty, and there's nothing more uncertain at the moment than Donald Trump's next move in the escalating trade war with China. Tariffs will hurt the US more Photo shows Donald Trump's comments may have affected the immigration reform deal he was after, Conor Duffy Writes Donald Trump's steel and aluminium tariffs are unlikely to harm China — it …

Donald Trump hints Australia could be exempt from steel, aluminium import tariffs
7 years ago

Donald Trump hints Australia could be exempt from steel, aluminium import tariffs

ABC  

US President Donald Trump has said a 25 per cent tariff on steel imports and 10 per cent on aluminium will come into effect in 15 days, but will not initially include Canada and Mexico. Key points: President says Australia is a "great country, a long-term partner" Greg Norman among those who signed a letter urging Mr Trump to consider …

McCain urges Australia to stick by US despite Trump jitters
7 years, 10 months ago

McCain urges Australia to stick by US despite Trump jitters

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — U.S. Sen. John McCain urged Australia on Tuesday not to abandon its alliance with America despite jitters over President Donald Trump, saying the U.S. needs its allies more than ever to remind it of its principles. That’s why I and others are fighting so hard to ensure that America stands by our allies and remains an active, principled …

US President Trump seeks to promote 'fair' trade with Japan[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn
8 years, 1 month ago

US President Trump seeks to promote 'fair' trade with Japan[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn

China Daily  

US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pose for a photograph as they walk to board Marine One departing for Andrews Air Force Base en route to West Palm Beach, Florida, after their joint press conference at the White House in Washington DC, US on Feb 10, 2017. WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump said on Friday …

US President Trump seeks to promote 'fair' trade with Japan[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn
8 years, 1 month ago

US President Trump seeks to promote 'fair' trade with Japan[1]- Chinadaily.com.cn

China Daily  

US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pose for a photograph as they walk to board Marine One departing for Andrews Air Force Base en route to West Palm Beach, Florida, after their joint press conference at the White House in Washington DC, US on Feb 10, 2017. WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump said on Friday …

Author Andrew Bragg says Australia needs to fight back against trade protectionism
8 years, 1 month ago

Author Andrew Bragg says Australia needs to fight back against trade protectionism

ABC  

As Donald Trump's protectionist policies continue to ratchet up global nerves, the Australian Government is being urged to seek trade deals that don't rely on the United States. Andrew Bragg, the director of policy and research at the Liberal Party-aligned Menzies Research Centre, says Australia needs to fight back against protectionism and find other trade deals to counter Mr Trump's …

Donald Trump: Trans-Pacific Partnership scrapping the first shot before aiming at China
8 years, 1 month ago

Donald Trump: Trans-Pacific Partnership scrapping the first shot before aiming at China

ABC  

Analysts fear the scrapping of the Trans-Pacific Partnership is just the first shot in what is set to become a far more serious challenge to Australia and the world, when US President Donald Trump takes direct aim at Australia's major trading partner, China. "Trump has managed to capitalise on a longer term and more deep seated concern in those communities …

AP Analysis: Trump’s clash with Australia strains alliance
8 years, 1 month ago

AP Analysis: Trump’s clash with Australia strains alliance

Associated Press  

SYDNEY — For decades, Australia and the U.S. have enjoyed the coziest of relationships, collaborating on everything from military and intelligence to diplomacy and trade. Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull was left scrambling to defend his country’s allegiance to the U.S. after The Washington Post published a report on Thursday detailing a tense exchange that allegedly took place during the Australian …

Japan, Australia pledge to work with Donald Trump on regional security
8 years, 2 months ago

Japan, Australia pledge to work with Donald Trump on regional security

Live Mint  

Sydney: Japan and Australia agreed to enhance coordination on Asian security issues, including the South China Sea and North Korea, at a meeting of the two countries’ leaders on Saturday, while reaffirming that the US remains the cornerstone of their strategic arrangements. “We confirmed our intention to maintain solid cooperation with the incoming Trump administration,” Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe …

Labor leaders call for careful rethink of US alliance, citing Donald Trump's foreign policy
8 years, 4 months ago

Labor leaders call for careful rethink of US alliance, citing Donald Trump's foreign policy

ABC  

Labor leaders have called for a careful reassessment of Australia's alliance with the United States given uncertainty over President-elect Donald Trump's foreign policy. Key points: Penny Wong says Trump election marks 'change point' Plibersek warns against blindly following US after Keating calls to 'cut the tag' Turnbull, Pyne move to assure Australians alliance will continue Labor's foreign policy spokeswoman, Penny …

US election: Trump's victory to make global waves, and Australia is not immune
8 years, 4 months ago

US election: Trump's victory to make global waves, and Australia is not immune

ABC  

Tomorrow, America's first black President will give a tour of the White House to his successor, a billionaire white man endorsed by the KKK. German chancellor Angela Merkel articulated what seemed beyond Australian politicians when she gave president-elect Donald Trump a none too subtle warning; that if the relationship with her country was going to succeed then he had to …

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