US isolationism under Donald Trump means Australia has one fewer friend to count on in the Pacific. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS

Donald Trump's lack of interest in the Pacific means Australia may increasingly need to stand on its own against China, experts warn.

Subscribe now for unlimited access .

Login or signup to continue reading All articles from our website The digital version of Today's Paper All other regional websites in your area Continue

As Prime Minister Anthony Albanese prepares for his first formal sit-down with the US President, he faces a challenging set of circumstances: an unpredictable White House and frequent attempts at covert influence from Beijing.

Asked about Mr Trump's attitude towards the Pacific, Papua New Guinea analyst Oliver Nobetau is bl

See Full Page