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Australia Defies US Trade Pressure Over Key Policy Areas

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  • #Politics
  • #United States of America
Australia Defies US Trade Pressure Over Key Policy Areas
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Above: American and Australian Flags are on display as Australian officials and business leaders attend Super Summit sponsored by Australia Financial Review on Feb. 27, 2025 in New York City.  Image copyright: John Lamparski/Contributor/Getty Images News via Getty Images
story last updated APR 28

The Spin

Establishment-critical narrative

Australia must urgently reassess its reliance on the U.S. alliance as Donald Trump's presidency reshapes global stability. With alliances undermined, tariffs imposed, and strategic commitments in doubt, blind faith in American support is untenable. A strategic, government-backed review is essential to safeguard Australia's security and autonomy in an increasingly unpredictable world.

Lowy InstituteThe Sydney Morning Herald

Pro-establishment narrative

Australia should maintain its steadfast commitment to U.S. partnership. The countries share profound investments. Their enduring relationship transcends presidential cycles, anchored in overlapping values, mutual strategic interests in containing China, and a shared Pacific security vision that benefits both nations.

The ConversationGuardian

Metaculus Prediction


Public Figures

Donald Trump

Anthony Albanese


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