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US Calls For Australian Defense Spending Boost Ahead of Trump Meeting
The BGA Australia Team, led by Managing Director Michael “Mick” McNeill, wrote an update to clients on the request from the U.S. for Australian defense spending boost. Context U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently called on Australia to boost defense spending to 3.5 percent of GDP ahead of an expected meeting this month between U.S. President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. The request comes as Australia lobbies for reduced U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs alongside … Continue Reading
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