US President Donald Trump has proposed to boost defence spending by US$540 billion (A$700 billion), for shipbuilding, military aircraft and establishing more presence in key international waterways. Mr Trump also suggests to slash the same amount from non-defence spending including reduction in foreign aid and environmental protection. Ivan Leung and Winmas Yu have the details.
US President Donald Trump has proposed to boost defence spending by US$540 billion (A$700 billion), for shipbuilding, military aircraft and establishing more presence in key international waterways. Mr Trump also suggests to slash the same amount from non-defence spending including reduction in foreign aid and environmental protection. Ivan Leung and Winmas Yu have the details.
