Prime Minister Calls for ‘Upgrade’ to Australia-US Trade Relationship

Prime Minister Calls for ‘Upgrade’ to Australia-US Trade Relationship
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks to the media during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia on Aug. 10, 2021. AAP Image/Lukas Coch
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Prime Minister Scott Morrison is calling for an upgrade to the already comprehensive free-trade relationship between Australia and the United States, amid rising geopolitical competition with Beijing.

In an address to the Australian American Leadership Dialogue on Aug. 11, the prime minister spoke of the military ramp-up Australia was undergoing and stressed that it would not seek a “free ride” with the United States but would do its part.

Daniel Y. Teng
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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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