Australia has rejected China’s offer to form an alliance against the United States Tariffs applied by Donald Trump administration. The decision comes as a trade war in Washington with Beijing, which forcing 10% of the imports of imports and more highly higher tariffs on Chinese products.
Chinese Ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian has suggested that joint resistance to the United States is the only way to oppose the “behavior of hegemonic and violence.” He also said: “The international community must say strong unilateral and protection firmly.”
However, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Alvanes has said that his country will prioritize its national interests, “Talk to us” and don’t talk to China’s position.
Defense Minister Richard Marles stressed that Australia has “China’s hand at the moment” and instead focus on diversification of its trade relations.
“We are not going to give common ground with China, that’s not what will happen here. I don’t think we will keep China’s hand, “Marles said in nine Australia news. “We do not want to see a trade war between America and China, but it is in the center of our attention, actually diversify our trade,” he added.
Australia expressed disappointment to tariffs, but decided to cancel. Instead, the country is looking for further talks with the White House. Xiao Qian claims that the United States has a “weapon” trade issues, it is possible that the international order of sabotage and the global economy drags the chaos. He stressed the need for Australia and China to cooperate in maintaining a fair and free trade environment.
Australia is actively studying alternative opportunities for exports outside the United States. The country aims to reduce its rely on China and promoting economic stability, implementing trade with nations such as Indonesia, India, Great Britain and UAE. “Eighty percent of the trade does not include the United States. There are Australian opportunities, and we intend to capture them, “said Albandia. Minister of Foreign Australia Don Farell recently met with Japan, Singapore, South Korea and India.
