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Politics
Dominic Giannini

Trump fears downplayed with Australia in US box seat

Caroline Kennedy addressed concerns the US would wane from the Pacific under a Trump presidency. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Australians have been told they can trust the United States despite risks from a Donald Trump presidency amid concerns about trade tariffs and Pacific disengagement.

Mr Trump has flagged tariffs on imports of between 10 and 20 per cent, and up to 60 per cent on China, raising concerns in Australia about the impact on domestic and global economies.

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