Future of $240bn defense pact in doubt as Trump administration reviews it to see it aligns with ‘America first’ agendaThe Pentagon has launched a review of the Aukus defence pact to make sure it is aligned with Trump’s “America first” agenda, throwing the $240bn agreement with Britain and Australia into doubt.The review may trigger more allied anxiety over the future of the trilateral alliance designed to counter China’s military rise. Australia in particular is relying on Aukus to renew its entire submarine fleet. Continue reading...