Foreign Minister Julie Bishop says Australia will continue to maintain a steady relationship with both China and the United States, despite escalating trade tensions between the two nations.
The Trump administration is threatening to impose fresh tariffs on another $270 billion [[AUS]] of Chinese goods, with Beijing branding the plans as "totally unacceptable"
Minister for Foreign Affairs Julie Bishop Source: AAP
Ms Bishop has told Sky News, Australia's priority is to protect its national interests.
