Reports indicate the US is pushing ahead with the AUKUS deal, with Australia getting nuclear powered submarines from the US.
President Donald Trump's held talks with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in the White House today on defence and trade.
Trump also cleared doubt on the deal between Australia, the US and UK.
Australian correspondent Murray Olds says concerns were raised ahead of the meeting, but the deal worked out well for Australia.
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