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BREAKING: Angus Taylor Urges Australia to Boost Defense spending to 3% of GDP Amidst US Pressure
Angus Taylor, a prominent figure in Australian politics, has publicly called for Australia to increase its defence spending to 3 per cent of the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), aligning with requests from the United States. Taylor stated that these commitments are not being met,or are being made “very quietly behind closed doors.”
Evergreen Context:
The push for increased defence expenditure comes as Australia navigates a complex geopolitical landscape. The United States has previously urged Australia to raise its defence spending to 3.5 per cent of GDP. Though, the Australian government has indicated plans to lift expenditure to 2.3 per cent.
This discussion also follows a meaningful agreement among NATO allies,who unanimously decided to raise their respective defence spending to 5 per cent of GDP by 2035. This NATO decision was reportedly influenced by pressure from then-US President donald Trump.
Furthermore, the article references a review into the AUKUS pact, led by Mr. Colby. While initially slated for completion within 30 days of its June commencement, Mr.Conroy has been informed that the review’s timeline has been extended. Taylor’s remarks also emphasized the need for Australia to step up its commitments to the security of Taiwan.
