Beyond mere economics, U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade policy is proving to have troubling effects on the United States’ strategic, defense, and geopolitical relationships with Australia and New Zealand.

Four CFR fellows examine the knock-on effects of Trump’s tariff drama on five of the United States’ closest allies—Canada, the European Union, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand.

The Trump administration’s trade policy toward Australia and New Zealand has threatened its ties with two normally stalwart allies, as both countries openly consider foreign policy shifts away from dependence on the United States.

Welcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers May 10 to May 16.

Welcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers May 3 to May 9.

Incumbent parties in Australia and Singapore scored unexpected landslide victories on Saturday. A major factor appeared to be voters' trust that they were best equipped to handle President Donald Trump and his trade policies. 

President Donald Trump’s proposed “reciprocal” tariff plan places some of the highest tariff levels on East Asian countries—many of which depend on U.S. markets to grow their economies.

Despite widespread dissatisfaction with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s performance, the Labor Party is likely to win re-election in Australia due to political backlash against Donald Trump’s policies.

While New Zealand's new government has taken a harder line against terrorist groups in the Middle East, Australia's has instead taken a harder line against Israel.

The White House authorized Ukraine to use U.S.-made, long-range army tactical missile systems (ATACMS) missiles to hit targets within Russian territory; the UN climate change conference (COP29) wraps up in Baku, Azerbaijan, where progress on climate finance has been notably slow; negotiations for a cease-fire continues in the Middle East, with hopes for an agreement between Israel and Hezbollah; and thousands protest for Māori rights throughout New Zealand.

President-elect Trump’s victory has jeopardized the Biden administration’s AUKUS defense partnership with Australia.

As China, North Korea, and Russia move into closer alignment, members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization are concluding that European and Indo-Pacific security are not divisible.

Welcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers September 7 to September 13.

The island’s proximity to Asia makes it a critical outpost for the U.S. military and a potential hub in the event of regional conflict.