# Australia Monitors US Policy After Midterms

> The Australian government is watching President Trump's foreign policy approach as Democrats take control of Congress in January.

- Published: 2026-11-10T04:13:22.000Z
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- Source: [Bloomberg Markets](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2026-11-10/australia-ahead-11-10-2026-video)
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Australia's government is closely watching President Trump's approach to foreign policy for the remainder of his term following the midterms. While Democrats take control of Congress in January, Trump will retain broad, unilateral authority over areas including tariffs and military operations.

**Why it matters:** The political shift in Washington introduces new challenges for the Albanese government as it navigates key Australian policy interests—including trade, critical minerals, and the Aukus defence pact—that run through both Congress and the White House.

## Navigating Washington's Shifting Landscape

Australian policy interests regarding trade, critical minerals, and the Aukus defence pact run through Congress as much as the White House. This dynamic poses new challenges for the Albanese government in balancing its relations with the United States.

**Key points**

- Australia's government is closely monitoring President Trump's foreign policy approach for the rest of his term.
- Democrats are scheduled to take control of Congress in January.
- President Trump retains broad, unilateral authority over tariffs and military operations.
- Australian interests on trade, critical minerals, and the Aukus defence pact involve both Congress and the White House.
- The shifting political landscape presents new relationship-balancing challenges for the Albanese government.