While China is Australia’s biggest customer for goods, the United States is Australia’s largest economic partner overall. This is because the U.S. is the #1 source of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Australia.
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The Scale: U.S. investment in Australia is valued at roughly $1.6 trillion—more than any other country.
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Why it matters: This money funds major projects in mining, technology, and renewable energy, which creates jobs and drives long-term GDP growth.