Trump’s Win: Trade, Tariffs, and Australia’s Next Moves

With Donald Trump poised to return as U.S. president, former Australian Ambassador to the U.S. Joe Hockey has outlined some challenges Australia could face as the new administration begins shaping its policies. Hockey pointed to issues such as tariffs, China relations, and America’s economic priorities, stressing that Australia must prepare to navigate potential disruptions. “He will challenge us on tariffs, stepping up on international relations, confronting China, and much more,” Hockey said. During his campaign, Trump pledged to impose tariffs of up to 20 percent on most imports to the U.S. and significantly higher rates of 60 to 100 percent on goods from China....