Don’t fret about AUKUS. Australia can keep attracting US capital
Investors should not read too much into the AUKUS review. New administrations in Washington routinely revisit major policies and agreements as a regular exercise in due diligence.
As geopolitical tensions rise, tariff tremors shake the United States and markets remain volatile, global capital is in motion. For decades, American investors have focused primarily on domestic opportunities. But in 2025, there is a noticeable shift: US capital is looking outward – and increasingly, it is looking to Australia.
This comes at a critical juncture. President Donald Trump has launched a review of the AUKUS agreement, raising some eyebrows in the media, and diplomatic watchers anticipate a potential meeting between Trump and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on the sidelines of this weekend’s G7 Summit in Canada.
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April Palmerlee is the chief executive of the American Chamber of Commerce in Australia
