SYDNEY -- The announcement of a U.S. review of the AUKUS defense agreement has reignited debate about Australia's deal to obtain nuclear-powered submarines, fueling concerns that the pact could become leverage in Washington's push for Canberra to increase defense spending.
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From left, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, U.S. President Joe Biden and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership at Naval Base Point Loma in the U.S. city of San Diego on March 13, 2023. © Reuters
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