A mini-summit hosted by Secretary of State Marco Rubio brought together foreign ministers from Australia, India, and Japan to discuss the Quad initiative. The main outcome was an agreement to strengthen and diversify supply chains for critical minerals, indirectly reducing reliance on China. In Australia, concerns grow about the AUKUS agreement and its ability to deliver U.S. submarines on time, amid fears of rising costs. Malcolm Turnbull cautions that the 'America First' approach may leave Australia without necessary submarines in the future.
The main outcome of this session was an agreement around an initiative to strengthen and diversify supply chains for critical minerals, aiming to reduce reliance on China.
In the U.S., there are growing concerns that American military production is too slow for its own needs to compete with China's expanding navy.
Critics in Australia express concern over spiraling costs of the AUKUS pact and doubt the U.S.'s ability to deliver vital submarines on schedule.
Malcolm Turnbull warns that the 'America First' sentiment may leave Australia without new submarines as needed under the AUKUS agreement.
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