Ambassador Joe Hockey warns Trump over nationalistic rhetoric

FEBRUARY 16 2017 - 9:48PM
Tom McIlroy

... Asked about diplomatic and political concerns in Washington and Canberra, Mr Hockey warned the domestic appeal of isolationist and nationalist politics should be balanced against the impact on strong alliances like with Australia.

"When America says 'America First', as someone with nearly 20 years in politics, I get that . . . but what the rest of the world is hearing is that they're coming second and they're the losers and America is the winner," Mr Hockey told the Chicago Council on Global Affairs on Wednesday ...

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