Australians Equally Distrust Both Trump and Xi, Survey Finds

Australians Equally Distrust Both Trump and Xi, Survey Finds

Australians are equally distrustful of both US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, according to a new survey, complicating Canberra’s task of managing ties with its key security ally and biggest trading partner.

Aussies’ trust in US plummets

Only 36 per cent of Australians have any faith the US will act responsibly in the world, a 20 point drop since last year, shocking new polling has revealed.

Polls: JWS Research post-election and Lowy Institute on foreign affairs (open thread) - The Poll Bludger

Some post-election findings on how people voted and why, and the Lowy Institute's annual survey on how Australians perceive foreign affairs.

Aussies’ trust in US plummets to record low

A major health check on Australian attitudes shows Donald Trump’s trade war has rattled our faith in the US, sending trust to record lows.