Trump administration halts Australia defense talks

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US officials have been barred from Australian defense talks due to a Pentagon edict targeting events not aligned with the "America First" agenda. The decision abruptly canceled a key dialogue on Indo-Pacific strategy and military integration, raising concerns among national security experts about the future of US-Australia exchanges. This move comes as the US reviews the AUKUS submarine pact and follows similar boycotts of forums perceived as critical of the administration.


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