Donald Trump and Anthony Albanese’s new friendship
Today, press gallery journalist Karen Middleton on what went on during Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s meeting with President Donald Trump, and what it all means for the Australia-US alliance.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was so chuffed with his meeting with US President Donald Trump that he joked he’d use Trump’s endorsement in his next campaign ads.
While Trump is used to a procession of world leaders coming through his door, there was more at stake for Albanese, who is trying to manage an increasingly difficult relationship.
In the end, the two leaders struck a major critical minerals agreement that will mean billions in US investment is pumped into Australia, and made assurances the AUKUS deal is on track.
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But there are lingering questions about what that deal will mean for our relationship with China and whether AUKUS will really go ‘full steam ahead’.
Today, press gallery journalist Karen Middleton on what went on inside the room when the two leaders met, and what it all means for the Australia-US alliance.
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