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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Trump thinks again about nuclear sub deal