The Australian | Australia urged not to close trade borders The Australian Australia must resist the rising tide of protectionism and continue fighting for free markets or risk dire consequences, the Productivity Commission has warned. Donald Trump's election on a protectionist agenda has emboldened parts of Europe, after ... Spread of Trump-style trade protectionism could cost 96000 Aussie jobs Trump protectionism 'contagion' could hit Australia hard, Productivity Commission warns |