Albanese and Trump Talk Security and Critical Minerals

The call has gone out for a PM willing to break with the US – but Albanese shows no sign it will be him

Amid the growing clamour of voices warning America is no longer a reliable ally, Labor leaders seem determined to stick to the old linesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWithin much of Labor – and particularly the Albanese government – the suggestion that Australia could untether its foreign and defence policy from the United States is an idea that dare not speak its name.Even amid the Trumpian maelstrom, Labor is mostly…

Albanese and Trump talk security and critical minerals

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he had discussed critical minerals as well as security and trade with United States President Donald Trump...

‘Concern’ after Trump, Albo call

Anthony Albanese has celebrated a fourth phone call with US President Donald Trump, but a face-to-face meeting remains in doubt.

Albanese hails 'constructive' talk with Trump amid calls for in-person meeting

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and US President Donald Trump have spoken for the fourth time to discuss trade, security and critical minerals.

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