Rodney Rude diplomacy
Aug 9, 2019 • 15m28s
A visit from US ministers gives a clearer picture of what America wants. But as Trump’s trade war with China escalates, it also sets the stakes for Scott Morrison’s visit to Washington.
Rodney Rude diplomacy
54 • Aug 9, 2019
Rodney Rude diplomacy
A visit from key US ministers gives a clearer picture of what America wants from Australia. But as Trump’s trade war with China escalates, it also sets the stakes for Scott Morrison’s visit to Washington. Paul Bongiorno on the weekend talks and the vice we’re in.
Guest: Columnist for The Saturday Paper Paul Bongiorno.
Background reading:
Australia’s trade balancing act in The Saturday Paper
The Saturday Paper
The Monthly
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