Albanese and Trump hold 'warm and constructive' call
Story by Richard Wood
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has spoken with US President Donald Trump overnight, ahead of a potential meeting between the leaders.
Albanese posted on social media the phone call was "warm and constructive", and the pair discussed economic and security subjects, including critical minerals.
"We discussed our trade and economic relationship as well as areas for growth including critical minerals," Albanese said in a post on X.
"We also discussed shared US-Australia security interests."
Neither Australian or US officials have released an official transcript from the chat.
Australia has 36 of the 50 critical minerals the US is seeking as it aims to move away from dependence on China for them.
The Australian government has been eager to project itself as a dependable and well stocked potential supplier.
Neither Australia or US officials provided details about the security issues discussed by Albanese and Trump, but they were likely to include the AUKUS deal, under which Australia will acquire nuclear-powered submarines.
The defence pact between Australia, the US and UK has been under review by the Pentagon, which is examining how it will impact American submarine manufacturing. A preliminary report is expected within weeks.
It was the fourth phone call between the Australian and US leaders since Trump took office in January.
The first face-to=face talks are yet to happen, but could take place at this month's United Nations General **** embly meeting in New York, or in Washington DC.
Albanese and Trump were scheduled to meet at the G7 leaders' summit in Canada in June, but US President left the event early amid the Middle East crisis.
Story by Richard Wood
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has spoken with US President Donald Trump overnight, ahead of a potential meeting between the leaders.
Albanese posted on social media the phone call was "warm and constructive", and the pair discussed economic and security subjects, including critical minerals.
"We discussed our trade and economic relationship as well as areas for growth including critical minerals," Albanese said in a post on X.
"We also discussed shared US-Australia security interests."
Neither Australian or US officials have released an official transcript from the chat.
Australia has 36 of the 50 critical minerals the US is seeking as it aims to move away from dependence on China for them.
The Australian government has been eager to project itself as a dependable and well stocked potential supplier.
Neither Australia or US officials provided details about the security issues discussed by Albanese and Trump, but they were likely to include the AUKUS deal, under which Australia will acquire nuclear-powered submarines.
The defence pact between Australia, the US and UK has been under review by the Pentagon, which is examining how it will impact American submarine manufacturing. A preliminary report is expected within weeks.
It was the fourth phone call between the Australian and US leaders since Trump took office in January.
The first face-to=face talks are yet to happen, but could take place at this month's United Nations General **** embly meeting in New York, or in Washington DC.
Albanese and Trump were scheduled to meet at the G7 leaders' summit in Canada in June, but US President left the event early amid the Middle East crisis.
11 days ago
