Canada goes hard on Trump while Australia goes quiet
The traditionally polite Canadian government is condemning Donald Trump’s America as it faces a tough election. Australia’s government is far more cautious, but can that last?
Canada faces a more immediate and existential economic crisis from Donald Trump’s tariffs than Australia. But the passionate condemnation of the US by the man about to become Canadian prime minister still contrasts strongly with the cautious restraint of Anthony Albanese or Peter Dutton.
Mark Carney, former governor of the Bank of England and the Bank of Canada, is yet to be ushered into a parliamentary seat to take over as prime minister.
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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
