Trade wars, strongmen, and economic chaos. This is a critical moment for Australia

History doesn’t repeat, it rhymes. In April last year, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese delivered a landmark speech about our economy. It was the speech in which he made a case for his “Future Made in Australia” plan and explained his ambition to turn Australia into a renewable energy superpower. “This decade marks a fundamental shift in the way nations are structuring their economies,” he said. What are tariffs and why is Trump placing them on Australian exports? Photo shows Trump holds up the executive order while his commerce secretary stands behind him with a grin The US president often says…