While Morrison’s position may be more nuanced than the nakedly nativist Trump, the same fundamental “nation-first” prerogative informs his foreign policy outlook. Scott MorrisonMorrison’s insistence “Australia’s international engagement will be squarely driven by Australia’s national interests” is unremarkable language for any leader. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Prime minister Scott Morrison delivers the Lowy Institute Lecture at Sydney Town Hall. Morrison, like Trump, insists China can no longer be regarded by trading rules as a “developing economy” but must be treated as a “newly developed economy”. Morrison, like Trump, insists China can no longer be regarded by trading rules as a 'developing economy'.

Source: The Guardian October 05, 2019 19:01 UTC