NAB Morning Call Weekend Edition - Where Australia sits in a Trumpian world
Feb 28, 2025
Dr. John Kunkel, a Senior Economics Advisor at the United States Studies Centre, dives into the economic repercussions of Trump's policies on Australia. He discusses how Australia's relationship with the U.S. is evolving under these unpredictable strategies. The conversation touches on the complexities of tariffs, the need for increased defense spending, and navigating trade dynamics with both the U.S. and China. Kunkel emphasizes that while challenges exist, Australia is strategically positioned to benefit from U.S. growth, despite the tumultuous global landscape.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Examining Tariff Strategies and Economic Contradictions
03:28 • 2min
Australia's Trade Dynamics with the U.S.
05:12 • 5min
Balancing Act: Australia, the U.S., and China
10:18 • 4min
Defensive Strategies Amidst Geopolitical Challenges
14:20 • 4min
Navigating Economic Shifts
18:42 • 13min