Australia and New Zealand Need to be More Vocal in Opposition to Trumpian Policies

U.S. President Donald Trump’s foreign policy, including the recent reinstatement of tariffs, must necessarily lead to a rethink in Canberra and Wellington of their approaches to the current American administration. While both the Australian and New Zealand governments have diplomatically indicated their unhappiness with U.S. trade and security policies, they need to be more clear and categorical about their national interests in the U.S. relationship. This includes a willingness to link access to their resources and condition the U.S. ability to leverage their economic and military assets in support of American geostrategic, political, economic and security objectives.