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Australian PM Says ‘Warm’ Phone Call With Trump Included AUKUS, Tariffs

Sarah Salem

Tuesday, May 6th, 2025

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After his recent reelection victory, Australian prime minister Anthony Albanese said he received a positive phone call from President Trump, according to an Australian publication Monday. “We talked about AUKUS and tariffs and will continue to engage,” Albanese said, adding the two leaders would have a “face-to-face” meetup at “some time in the future.” “It was very warm,” Albanese said. “I thank him for reaching out in such a positive way as well.” Albanese, a member of the Australian Labor party,…

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