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Still too early for Australia to dump Trump

Australians have not had a chance to vote on AUKUS, which was introduced by Scott Morrison in 2021, with significant costs expected over $300 billion and long timelines for submarine availability.
AUKUS is projected to cost over $300 billion, yet there is evidence it may fail to deliver submarines, causing concern among defense experts.
The Australian government has faced criticism over AUKUS, being described as anti-democratic, with voters deprived of evaluating its significant costs and implications for national defense.
The U.S. Has rejected Australia's request for tariff exemptions on steel and aluminum, prompting accusations from the Prime Minister against Peter Dutton for siding with Donald Trump regarding unfair tariffs on Australian imports.

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Asia Times

Still too early for Australia to dump Trump

US President Donald Trump appears to have abruptly upended America’s most trusted alliances with European countries since taking office just two months ago. But are we misreading the cues? In addition to putting pressure on Ukraine to secure a deal to end the war, he has suggested the US may no longer honor its commitment […] The post Still too early for Australia to dump Trump appeared first on Asia Times.

14 hours ago·Hong Kong

Can Australia's alliance with the US survive the test of Trump?

Once the 'bedrock' of Australian security, our trust in one of our oldest allies seems to be on shaky ground.

17 hours ago·Australia

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Sydney Morning Herald

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Trump’s rocked the boat, but now’s not the time to bail on AUKUS

The shared strategic interests between Australia and the US are more aligned now than at any time since World War II. Catastrophising every US move only casts doubt on our own reliability as an ally.

22 hours ago·Sydney, Australia

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France’s Suffren-Class Submarines: The AUKUS Replacement?

Article Summary: The U.S. commitment to supplying nuclear submarines to Australia under AUKUS is uncertain due to shipbuilding delays and high demand for American submarines amid rising Indo-Pacific tensions. Initially seen as guaranteed, this uncertainty has sparked renewed Australian interest in France’s conventional, diesel-powered Suffren-class subs. Australia’s existing Collins-class subs face operational issues and aging […] The post Franc…

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