Could Trump can AUKUS?


Donald Trump's potential impact on the AUKUS alliance and increased demands on Australia's defense spending are raising concerns.
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Could Donald Trump soon upend America’s alliance with Australia? Allies in the Pacific have mostly avoided the pressure directed by Mr Trump at America’s friends across the Atlantic. That now seems set to change. Mr Trump’s administration is demanding sharp increases in annual defence spending from Australia, from nearly 2% to 3.5% of GDP, and could soon insist on new commitments to fight alongside America.

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