US-China trade war leaves Australia in delicate position

In a photo taken Aug 26, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks during a press conference at the G-7 Summit. PHOTO: DPA
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The trade war between the United States and China is posing particular challenges for Australia.

As the world's two biggest economies consider renewing talks, with Chinese officials expected to visit Washington early next month, Australia finds itself caught between its relations with its closest security ally, the US, and its closest trading partner, China.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on September 08, 2019, with the headline US-China trade war leaves Australia in delicate position. Subscribe