Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says he's concerned about how the simmering trade war between the United State and China will impact Australia, but insists our economy remains strong. The comments come amid share market instability across the world including Thursday's worst loss for 2019 on the ASX.
The Treasurer told the Bolt Report our trade with China leaves us exposed to that country's dispute with the US. After the government's climate policy came under fire at the Pacific Islands Forum, Mr Frydenberg insists Australia will work closely with others in the region. Image: News Corp Australia
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Yes, as his surplus gets smaller and smaller... and Debt get bigger and bigger
Recession we have to have hey Josh lol. Your turn you right wing clowns. Lol
This grub is blatently lying to Australians...we all know of the disasterous downturn in retail and construction..an impending recession..economically dangerous wages stagnation...lowering interest rates because OUR ECONOMY IS WEAK AS PI**.
Josh couldn’t even get neg over the line and made him treasurer poor choice
That awkward moment you promise a surplus but deliver a recession 😂 😂 😂
Trade war. Labor’s fault?
Remains strong? Retail association says retail in recession, housing & commercial construction & new car sales collapsed. RBA warning for 2 years low wage growth impact on slowing economy, RBA interest rates record low, real unemployment 15%, 150k homeless.Wake up! The_Nationals
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