Australia reassures Asian allies as US trade wars heat

Australia will highlight its role as a dependable trade partner to Southeast Asian allies. (Ben Symons/AAP PHOTOS) Australia will highlight its role as a dependable trade partner to Southeast Asian allies. (Ben Symons/AAP PHOTOS) Credit: AAP Australia will work to reassure Southeast Asian allies it remains a dependable partner at a major regional meeting as the United States ups tariffs. Foreign Minister Penny Wong departed for Malaysia on Wednesday and will make a keynote speech on Thursday outlining Australia’s dependability, especially in championing free and open trade. One Southeast Asia expert warned the region could be among the hardest hit…