Trump’s Win: Trade, Tariffs, and Australia’s Next Moves

Former US Ambassador Joe Hockey urges Australia to brace for US challenges under Trump: tariffs, shifting trade policies, and China tensions.

Former President Donald Trump departs after attending the civil fraud trial against the Trump Organization in New York State Supreme Court in New York City on Jan. 11, 2024. John Lamparski/AFP via Getty Images

With Donald Trump now the U.S. president-elect, former Australian Ambassador to the U.S. Joe Hockey has outlined some challenges Australia could face as the new administration begins shaping its policies.

Hockey pointed to issues such as tariffs, China relations, and America’s economic priorities, stressing that Australia must prepare to navigate potential disruptions.