Australia is facing a turning point with its strongest ally. The Americans are waging a trade war with Australia and has become unpredictable as a defence ally.
Will this soured relationship push Canberra toward a stronger bond with Europe, as it balances US ties and trade with China?
DW talks to geopolitics experts Nathalie Tocci and Bart Hogeveen about whether Australia can afford to ditch the US and seek a Canada-style ‘unique alliance’ with the European Union.