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Dominic Giannini

Australia eyes more Asian trade amid US tariff turmoil

Australia's foreign minister wants more trade with Southeast Asia to boost jobs and the economy. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

Australia is positioning itself as an open market for Southeast Asian allies looking to diversify their trade as nations in the region are slapped with US tariffs.

Foreign Minister Penny Wong pledged Australia would remain a reliable partner to Southeast Asian nations and Canberra would continue to deepen economic ties in the region as she distanced Australia from a US protectionist approach.

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