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Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 2254% of Australians Prioritize China Ties Over US as Trump Confidence Hits Record Low
3 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Jun 22Summary
- 54% of Australians now say ties with China matter more than the US relationship, according to the Lowy Institute’s 2026 survey.
- Record-low confidence in President Donald Trump accompanied a broader sense of unease, with a majority saying they feel unsafe or very unsafe.
- Support for cultural diversity also fell sharply, and a slim majority said immigration to Australia is still too high.
- The findings point to a more insecure Australian public that is reassessing both foreign-policy priorities and domestic openness.
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With trust in the US at a record low, is Australia's security alliance now more of a risk than a shield? Is the public's pivot to China a fleeting reaction or a permanent foreign policy realignment?