Australia says Trump midterm loss won't alter US alliance approach

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 22:10 · Archive

Australia will continue its current approach to dealing with Donald Trump despite Democrats gaining control of Congress.

Democrats won control of the US House of Representatives and Senate in midterm elections, gaining several Senate seats from Republicans in traditionally conservative states including Texas and Kansas. This shift will limit President Trump's authority in Washington. However, Richard Marles, Australia's deputy prime minister, said the outcome will not change how Australia deals with the White House. 'We live in a world today where we face a very challenging strategic landscape, and in that context, our alliance with the United States is crucially important, so it's our job to manage it,' Marles told ABC TV on Friday. 'The alliance today is as important as it has ever been, and whoever's in the White House, and frankly whoever's governing Australia, it's profoundly important that we are the custodians of the alliance.' Marles suggested that rising cost of living, including fuel prices, was a factor in the Republican losses. He said governments around the world, including Australia, could learn lessons from the midterm results about how cost of living influences elections.

How it is being reported

• Midterms won't change Australia's approach to TrumpDespite Donald Trump's party losing power in US Congress, cabinet members in Australia say the way they deal with the White House will remain the same.Perth Now · 5 Nov, 21:32
• Midterms won't change Australia's approach to TrumpDespite Donald Trump's party losing power in US Congress, cabinet members in Australia say the way they deal with the White House will remain the same.The West Australian · 5 Nov, 21:32

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