SYDNEY – The election of Donald Trump as America’s next president has triggered anxiety in Canberra over the future of its plans to acquire nuclear-powered submarines as part of a security pact involving the two countries and the United Kingdom.
In a reflection of the level of concern in Australia, the election result has prompted debate about whether Prime Minister Anthony Albanese should sack his ambassador to Washington, Dr Kevin Rudd, over disparaging comments he made about Trump before his posting to the US in 2023.
