import { USWDSBaseComponent } from '@uswds-wc/core';
/**
 * USA Link Web Component
 *
 * A simple, accessible USWDS link implementation as a custom element.
 * Provides consistent link styling with support for external links,
 * different visual variants, and proper accessibility attributes.
 * Uses official USWDS classes and styling with minimal custom code.
 *
 * @element usa-link
 * @fires link-click - Dispatched when the link is clicked
 *
 * @see README.mdx - Complete API documentation, usage examples, and implementation notes
 * @see CHANGELOG.mdx - Component version history and breaking changes
 * @see TESTING.mdx - Testing documentation and coverage reports
 *
 * @uswds-css-reference https://github.com/uswds/uswds/tree/develop/packages/usa-link/src/styles/_usa-link.scss
 * @uswds-docs https://designsystem.digital.gov/components/link/
 * @uswds-guidance https://designsystem.digital.gov/components/link/#guidance
 * @uswds-accessibility https://designsystem.digital.gov/components/link/#accessibility
 */
export declare class USALink extends USWDSBaseComponent {
    private boundHandleLinkClick;
    href: string;
    text: string;
    target: string;
    rel: string;
    variant: 'default' | 'external' | 'alt' | 'unstyled';
    external: boolean;
    unstyled: boolean;
    ariaLabel: string;
    download: string;
    connectedCallback(): void;
    firstUpdated(changedProperties: Map<string, any>): void;
    private setupEventListeners;
    private handleLinkClick;
    private isExternalLink;
    private getLinkClasses;
    private getRel;
    private getTarget;
    disconnectedCallback(): void;
    render(): import('lit-html').TemplateResult<1>;
    updated(changedProperties: Map<string, any>): void;
    click(): void;
    focus(): void;
    blur(): void;
}
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