We asked a panel of experts how a Donald Trump presidency could affect Australia, on everything from climate change policy to trade and regional security. “Taken at face value, Donald Trump’s policies could induce crises in the US’s military relationship with two of Australia’s most important trading partners – Korea and Japan. Half of Australians wanted us to distance the country from the US if someone like Trump were elected. “Our capacity to defend ourselves is attached to that, particularly the military equipment we buy from the US.”Beazley told Sky News Australia does have one advantage under a Trump presidency: “We are a member of the only American alliance that the Trump people unreservedly approve of. That’s my most optimistic take on it.”Langmore: “Trump is a climate change sceptic ... Australia will have to be a stronger advocate for responsible environmental policies.

Source: The Guardian November 09, 2016 07:20 UTC