Australians' Trust in US Hits Record Low

Bloomberg Markets Tuesday 30 June 2026, 03:15 UTC 1 min read

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Jun 30th, 2026 Australians' Trust in US Hits Record Low A new Lowy Institute survey points to a significant shift in Australians' views on China, the US alliance, and President Trump. Research Fellow Charles Lyons-Jones joins "Bloomberg: The Asia Trade" to unpack the results and their implications for Australia's strategic positioning in the Indo-Pacific. [Image text:] 2026LOWYINSTITUTEPOLL Australians Value China Ties Over US Australians now prioritize China over the US Confidence in President Trumphas collapsed Support for the Australia-US alliance falling Backing for AUKuS submarinesremains strong Source:The Lowy Institute Bloomberg The Asia Trade LOWY:AUSTRALIANSPLACINGLOW LEVELSOF TRUSTINBOTH THEUS &CHINA

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