 However, the survey showed that 60% of Australians had developed an unfavorable view of the US as a result of President Donald Trump.The survey also showed that the US was no longer considered Australia's "best friend", a title now held by New Zealand.A 2017 survey conducted by the Pew Research Center showed only 29% of Australians had confidence in the current US President Donald Trump, in contrast to the 87% who had confidence in the former president, Barack Obama.