Australia’s AUKUS submarine deal with the US and UK is moving full speed ahead, as PM Albanese and Trump share strong bipartisan support for the multi-billion-dollar defense pact — even discussing cutting-edge tech like uncrewed underwater vehicles. While tariff tensions linger — with the U.S. imposing 12.5% duties on Aussie goods — Albanese pushed for relief, getting only a “think about it” response from Trump. Despite slow progress on trade, Australia’s strategic alliance is firmly on track, with Albanese leveraging his personal rapport with the U.S. leader to safeguard national interests.

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