Australia has a long-standing alliance with America, with the two countries fighting together in all major conflicts since World War I. However, with President Trump’s treatment of longtime allies and recent tariffs imposed on Australia, there is concern about the strength and reliability of this relationship. Australians are now considering whether they need a “Plan B” in case the alliance is not as secure as it once was.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/04/world/australia/us-trump-security-alliance.html