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Trust in the United States

−5 from 2025

In 2026, only 31% of Australians trust the United States to act responsibly in the world.

Question Trust in the United States

How much do you trust the United States to act responsibly in the world?

  1. 90%
  2. 60%
  3. 30%
  4. 0%
  5. 30%
  6. 60%
  7. 90%
2006
19
20
41
19
2008
13
19
45
24
2009
7
11
44
38
2011
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12
43
40
2017
15
25
41
20
2018
15
29
40
15
2019
14
33
38
14
2020
15
34
39
12
2021
8
31
48
13
2022
9
26
49
16
2023
10
29
45
16
2024
16
28
45
11
2025
32
32
27
9
2026
38
30
23
8

Indicates change in mode.

  • Not at all
  • Not very much
  • Somewhat
  • A great deal
Total
All groups

2026 observation

Australians’ trust in the United States to act responsibly in the world has fallen to 31%, the lowest level ever recorded in the Lowy Institute Poll.

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