Australians have nominated the nation's relationship with China as more important than its partnership with the US, as trust in Donald Trump hits a record low.
Some 51 per cent of respondents to the 2026 Lowy Institute Poll said Australia's partnership with Beijing is more vital than the bond with Washington, marking an eight-point rise from the previous year.
Confidence in the US president to do the right thing in global affairs stands at 21 per cent, the lowest level for any American leader in the survey's 22-year history.
Six in 10 Australians say they have "no confidence at all" in Mr Trump.
But support for the US alliance has endured and, despite experiencing a drop, almost three in four people say the relationship is important for the nation's security.
