Australia Faces New US Reality After Midterms

Australia’s government is closely watching President Trump’s approach to foreign policy for the remainder of his term.
While the Democrats take control of Congress in January, Trump will retain broad, unilateral authority over areas including tariffs and military operations.
Australian policy interests on trade, critical minerals, and the Aukus defence pact, run through Congress as much as the White House, posing new challenges for the Albanese government in balancing relations. The Lowy Institute’s Executive Director Michael Fullilove joins “Bloomberg: The Asia Trade” to discuss what the shifting political landscape in Washington means for Australia-US relations. (Source: Bloomberg)