Federal Budget 2018: US trade agenda a threat, says Treasury
Geoff WinestockEditorial writer
Updated
It does not name him but Donald Trump's protectionist trade agenda casts a shadow on the budget's forecasts.
Treasury notes that the recent tariff announcements in the US and "fears that they may escalate" are the big uncertainties in a generally positive global outlook.
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Geoff Winestock writes on News specialising in Politics, Economy, Policy. Connect with Geoff on Facebook and Twitter. Email Geoff at gwinestock@smh.com.au
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