PM to Hold Talks with Trump

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to meet with Donald Trump in Washington to discuss the AUKUS defense agreement and Australian tariffs, particularly the high 50% rate on steel and aluminum exports. Experts warn that despite Australia’s hopes for tariff reductions, the US is unlikely to make exceptions, and maintaining the AUKUS deal is crucial for Albanese amid unpredictable negotiations.

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