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On the security front, Australia has engaged in notable international agreements. The AUKUS pact—an alliance between Australia, the UK, and the US—announced a commitment to a 50-year strategic partnership, reflecting a shared intent to bolster regional security. Interestingly, this includes a broader agenda to put pressure on the United States, a move some analysts interpret as an effort to strengthen mutual security arrangements independently.
Trade Policies and US-Australia Relations
Trade also took center stage this week, highlighted by Australia's decision to permit US beef imports into the country for the first time ever. The move was welcomed publicly by US President Donald Trump, who suggested that Australia initiated the deal independently, signaling robust economic ties.