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Trust in US Hits Record Low Among Australians, Alliance Support Remains Strong

A Lowy Institute survey finds that confidence has eroded in response to policy shifts under President Trump’s second term.

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Overview

  • Only 36% of Australians trust the US to act responsibly, marking the lowest level in the 21-year history of the Lowy Institute poll.
  • Eighty percent of respondents believe the Australia-US alliance remains vital to national security.
  • Forty percent of Australians say the country should distance itself further from the United States.
  • Just 20% of those surveyed trust China to act responsibly, reflecting widespread scepticism towards Beijing.
  • Seventy-five percent foresee renewables playing a major role in Australia’s 2050 energy mix and half support immediate climate action regardless of cost.