HomeCountries & Areas…Australia hide Australia Subscribe View Fact Sheet Embassies & Consulates Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs International Travel Information What you need to know before you go: visas, Embassy & Consulate locations, vaccinations, etc. International Travel Information: Learn More Current Travel Advisories Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions Learn More U.S. Relationship These are excerpts from the U.S. Relations With Australia U.S.-Australia Relations Bilateral Economic Relations U.S.-Australia Relations Australia is a vital ally, partner, and friend of the United States. The United States and Australia maintain a robust relationship underpinned by shared democratic values, common interests, and cultural affinities. Economic, academic, and people-to-people ties are vibrant and strong. The two countries marked the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2015. In 2017, the United States and Australia marked Australia is a vital ally, partner, and friend of the United States. The United States and Australia maintain a robust relationship underpinned by shared democratic values, common interests, and cultural affinities. Economic, academic, and people-to-people ties are vibrant and strong. The two countries marked the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2015. In 2017, the United States and Australia marked the 75th anniversary of several key World War II battles, including the Battles of the Coral Sea, Midway, and Guadalcanal. In 2018, the two countries marked 100 Years of Mateship (Friendship), commemorating the Battle of Hamel in which U.S. and Australian forces first fought side-by-side. Collapse U.S.-Australia Relations Read more about U.S.-Australia Relations Bilateral Economic Relations The U.S.-Australia Free Trade Agreement (FTA) entered into force on January 1, 2005. The U.S.-Australia FTA has boosted U.S. goods exports to Australia by more than 80 percent since 2004 (pre-FTA); U.S. services exports are up by over 200 percent from 2004. In 2018, total U.S. goods and services trade with Australia totaled US $65.9 billion, and the The U.S.-Australia Free Trade Agreement (FTA) entered into force on January 1, 2005. The U.S.-Australia FTA has boosted U.S. goods exports to Australia by more than 80 percent since 2004 (pre-FTA); U.S. services exports are up by over 200 percent from 2004. In 2018, total U.S. goods and services trade with Australia totaled US $65.9 billion, and the United States ran a trade surplus of US $28.9 billion. According to U.S. Department of Commerce estimates, U.S. exports of goods and services to Australia support nearly 250,000 U.S. jobs, in sectors including machinery, travel services, industrial supplies and materials, consumer goods, and financial services. In return, Australia exports foods, feeds, and beverages; industrial supplies and materials; and business and travel services. Australia has proven to be an appealing and profitable market for U.S. companies for many years. It offers very few barriers to entry, a familiar legal and corporate framework, and a sophisticated – yet straightforward business culture. Collapse Bilateral Economic Relations Read more about Bilateral Economic Relations Integrated Country Strategies The Integrated Country Strategy is the four-year strategy articulating U.S. priorities in a given country. The Chief of Mission leads the strategy. View Integrated Country Strategies Investment Climate Statements The Investment Climate Statements analyze a variety of economies that are or could be markets for U.S. businesses and provide information on the business climates. View Investment Climate Statements Discover More 2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices 2022 Report on International Religious Freedom 2023 Trafficking in Persons Report View all Department Reports and Publications Highlights April 10, 2024 Deputy Secretary Campbell’s Meeting with Australia’s Minister for Defense Industry, Minister for International Development and the Pacific Conroy April 3, 2024 Deputy Secretary Campbell’s Call with Australian and New Zealand Counterparts March 27, 2024 United States-Australia Sixth Energy Security Dialogue March 20, 2024 Department Press Briefing – March 20, 2024 March 4, 2024 Digital Press Briefing with Bonnie Denise Jenkins, Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security VIEW ALL NEWS Tags Australia Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs
