Trump, tensions and trade: Is Australia rethinking about its alliance with the US?

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and US President Donald Trump at a meeting in the White House in Washington, D.C., United States in 2025. Source: AAP / LUKAS COCH/AAPIMAGE

Donald Trump’s renewed military actions and aggressive trade policies — including strikes on Venezuela, threats toward Greenland, and escalating tariffs — have unsettled US allies. In this podcast, experts discuss Australia’s current global position and whether it is reconsidering its long-standing alliance with the United States.

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Published 29 January 2026 10:06am

By Sam Dover

Presented by Itee Dewan

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Donald Trump’s renewed military actions and aggressive trade policies — including strikes on Venezuela, threats toward Greenland, and escalating tariffs — have unsettled US allies. In this podcast, experts discuss Australia’s current global position and whether it is reconsidering its long-standing alliance with the United States.

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