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US Expects To Finalize AUKUS Trade Exemptions Within Next 120 Days
- US anticipates completing AUKUS trade exemptions in 120 days.
- Delays signal ongoing discussions but hold promise for enhancing defense cooperation.
- Exemptions crucial for facilitating technology sharing with Australia and Britain.
Eko hot blog reports that The U.S. State Department anticipates completing new trade exemptions for the AUKUS defense project involving Australia and Britain within the next 120 days.
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This delay suggests ongoing discussions but holds promise for enhancing defense cooperation to counter China.
Formed in 2021, AUKUS aims to address concerns about China’s increasing power, including Australia’s acquisition of nuclear-powered attack submarines.
However, sharing sensitive
technology is subject to strict U.S. International Trafficking in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
Under the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), President Biden must determine within 120 days whether Australia and Britain’s export control regimes are comparable to the U.S. This period ends Saturday.
The State Department emphasized the importance of exemptions in export control systems, highlighting shared standards with Australia and the UK.
While expecting to finalize exemptions based on stakeholder input within the next 120 days, further review is mandated by legislation.
The British government welcomed progress in advancing AUKUS, expressing confidence in meeting NDAA requirements and benefiting from exemptions.
Australia’s Department of Defence praised tangible steps by the U.S. to streamline export control licensing for AUKUS, enhancing innovation and cooperation.
Republican lawmakers voiced concerns about delays in AUKUS, stressing the need for exemptions to facilitate rapid development without bureaucratic hurdles.
Former Defense Department official Jeff Bialos noted the State Department’s progressive stance and anticipated draft exemptions covering each country’s export control rules.
The U.S. Commerce Department announced reduced export-control requirements for Australia and Britain under AUKUS, but the broader ITAR regime falls under the State Department.
AUKUS aims to supply nuclear-powered submarines to Australia and enhance cooperation in high-tech defense areas like quantum computing and cyber technology.
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Commerce highlighted Australia and Britain’s robust export control systems and recent efforts to bolster technology protection.
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