How Trump’s presence … and absence haunted the PM

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s recent international tour was overshadowed by the looming presence of former U.S. President Donald Trump, particularly concerning trade talks and tariffs. Despite efforts to focus on other diplomatic matters during events in Fiji and Seattle, discussions consistently circled back to Trump, culminating in the abrupt announcement of his early departure from the G7 summit, which impacted Albanese’s anticipated meeting with him.

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