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Trump’s tariffs deliver a harsh truth for Australia

Too little thought has been given to the future of the Australian economy against the backdrop of a protectionist America.

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Donald Trump’s grasp for history in Washington last week revealed a harsh truth for Australia.

Namely, that too little thought has been given to the nation’s economic future against the backdrop of a protectionist America.

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James Curran is professor of modern history at Sydney University.
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