Scott Morrison is happy to personally flatter an "unconventional" Trump while also praising the US and stressing Australia is one country with which America has a strong trade surplus as well as shared values.
Whether Australians are alarmed or impressed by the tight, mutual and very personal embrace between Donald Trump and Scott Morrison, the Prime Minister knows the crucial political message has to be the same. This is all about Australia’s national interest: “keeping Australians safe and the economy strong.”
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Jennifer Hewett is the national affairs columnist. She writes a daily column on politics, business and the economy. Connect with Jennifer on Twitter. Email Jennifer at jennifer.hewett@afr.com
