Hugh White on Australia’s Post-US future

The ‘bromance’ between US President Donald J Trump and Tesla founder Elon Musk is officially over, with both alleging serious claims against each other.

President Trump has reconsidered many issues around the globe, like tariffs, the changing stance on defence, and immigration. 

With our long history of allyship, where does all of this leave Australia?

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Produced By: Noah Secomb

Featured In Story: Hugh White- Emeritus Professor of Strategic Studies, ANU

First aired on The Wire, Monday 9 June 2025