Donald Trump's second inauguration as US President has elicited diverse responses in Australia. While the Labor Party views it as an opportunity to bolster bilateral ties, the Coalition questions Foreign Minister Penny Wong's attendance, citing concerns about her previous stance on Trump. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese congratulated Trump and emphasized the strong economic relationship between Australia and the US, while Opposition Leader Peter Dutton criticized Wong's shift in perspective.
Donald Trump 's inauguration is receiving mixed reactions in Australia . For Labor it is a step forward in strengthening bilateral ties between both countries. But the Coalition questions Foreign Minister Penny Wong's integrity as she attended the inauguration.“From this moment on, America’s decline is over.”
"What I've done is had a constructive dialogue with President Trump, and can I say this, that I congratulate President Trump on his inauguration. It is a significant achievement to be elected President of the United States of America. Not once, but twice now."Foreign Minister Penny Wong was the first Australian foreign minister to attend a presidential inauguration.
Opposition leader Peter Dutton however questions whether Penny Wong ever saw Mr Trump as an opponent. National Senator Bridget McKenzie told Channel Nine, Australia needs to make sure it has a good relationship with the new administration. Under Mr Trump's previously-stated policy, Australian trade would be amongst trade subject to a ten per cent tariff, unless Australian can somehow carve out an exemption.
"I point out two facts. One is that we have a Free Trade Agreement with the United States that has bipartisan support. Secondly, as well, that the United States has a trade surplus with Australia. It's had one since the Truman presidency. So it's in the interests of the United States that this economic relationship and partnership continues."
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