US ambassador Joe Hockey warns Donald Trump over nationalistic 'America First' rhetoric

By Tom McIlroy
Updated February 17 2017 - 6:29pm, first published February 16 2017 - 4:23pm
Treasurer Joe Hockey's inability to get budget measures passed was a blessing. Photo: Glenn Hunt
Treasurer Joe Hockey's inability to get budget measures passed was a blessing. Photo: Glenn Hunt

Australia's ambassador to the United States, Joe Hockey, has warned President Donald Trump his trademark "America First" rhetoric will leave allies and trading partners questioning their relationship with America, and risks a horrible impact on the domestic economy.

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