Congressman says ‘unwavering’ support remains for Aukus from US Congress, administration and navy
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Democratic congressman Joe Courtney believes Donald Trump may “back off” from some of his sweeping tariffs, saying several US industries are among those barracking against them to the president.
Courtney, an outspoken advocate of Aukus in the US Congress, called the first round of 25% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports “madness”.
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