Australians Equally Distrust Both Trump and Xi, Survey Finds

Australians are equally distrustful of both US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, according to a new survey, complicating Canberra’s task of managing ties with its key security ally and biggest trading partner.

A new survey released by the Lowy Institute think tank in Sydney showed that 72% of respondents said they didn’t trust Trump to act responsibly in global affairs, just edging out the 71% who said they didn’t trust China’s Xi. When asked whether Trump or Xi would be a better partner for Australia, the two leaders were tied at 45% apiece.