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Trump thinks again about nuclear sub deal

2025/6/12
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Tom Noonan: 作为主持人,我认为AUKUS协议在2021年签署,当时被三国政府誉为是重要的协议,旨在恢复西方海军力量,并加强合作以对抗来自俄罗斯和中国的日益增长的威胁。这个协议的核心是三国共同开发和建造新型核动力潜艇,同时美国将向澳大利亚出售多达五艘弗吉尼亚级潜艇,以补充其老化的舰队。然而,现在唐纳德·特朗普的国防部宣布将对这项拜登时代的协议进行审查,一位官员称其为疯狂之举,因为中国可能攻击台湾。 Toby Seeley: 我认为这项协议的目的是为了加强西方国家的海军力量,以应对俄罗斯和中国带来的威胁。通过合作开发和建造新型核动力潜艇,以及美国向澳大利亚出售现有的潜艇,AUKUS协议旨在提高三国在印太地区的海上实力和合作能力。然而,特朗普政府对这项协议的审查,以及对中国可能攻击台湾的担忧,使得这项协议的未来充满了不确定性。

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The AUKUS nuclear submarine deal, signed in 2021, aims to improve Western naval power against threats from Russia and China. However, Trump's Defence Department is reviewing the deal, raising concerns about its feasibility and financial implications for the US Navy. There are existing doubts within the US about the deal's cost, submarine delivery, and impact on the US Navy's capabilities.
  • AUKUS deal signed in 2021
  • Trump administration reviewing the deal
  • Concerns about submarine delivery and financial implications
  • Existing doubts about the deal's cost and impact on US Navy

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A Trump defence official says the US will review the AUKUS deal to see whether it fits the ‘America First’ agenda. That Biden-era agreement will see the UK and Australia develop new nuclear submarines with the US, while Washington will sell five current models to Australia. Ship-building specialist Trevor Taylor explains why officials in London and Canberra shouldn’t panic yet - and the likelihood of the US pulling out entirely is low.

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