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Will US tariffs sink Australia’s Aukus submarine delivery goals? • Apr. 19, 2025, 2:41 PM ET (South China Morning Post)
AUKUS exemption to US defence trade controls doesn't cover nuclear subs, officials say • Apr. 15, 2025, 2:10 AM ET (Reuters)
Federal election 2025: Peter Dutton claims Coalition convinced US to join AUKUS — as it happened • Apr. 11, 2025, 4:17 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))
Federal election 2025 live: Anthony Albanese hits campaign milestone as Peter Dutton heads west • Apr. 11, 2025, 12:58 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))
US tariffs raises questions over AUKUS pact • Apr. 10, 2025, 1:13 PM ET (ABC News (Australia))

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Also Known As Australia–United Kingdom–United States
Participants Australia • United Kingdom • United States

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