‘They are calling’: Trump confirms Albanese has been trying to speak to him
- US President Donald Trump confirmed that he is aware the Australian government is trying to contact him regarding trade and that he has not yet taken Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's call.
- Trump acknowledged that he will talk to Albanese but highlighted that he has not yet made a decision on tariff exemptions for Australia.
- The Australian government has faced criticism for failing to secure a call with Trump, especially given the ongoing election campaign focused on trade tariffs.
- Australia has faced a 10 percent universal tariff, impacting trade negotiations as Albanese's government seeks relief from the Trump administration.
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Trump Says He Will Be Speaking With Albanese Soon
With three days to go before polls, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has received a bit of good news from overseas. U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed he plans to speak with him about trade tariffs—an issue that’s dominated discourse about Australia-U.S. relations. As he departed Washington, Trump was asked if he would speak with Albanese. “They are calling and I will be talking to him, yes,” he said. Canberra has repeatedly pressed Washington…
Trump confirms he'll hold trade talks with Australia
US President Donald Trump has confirmed he will be speaking with Australia over a potential trade deal.He was speaking at the White House on Tuesday (Wednesday AEST) after being asked by 9News US correspondent Jonathan Kearsley whether he has been talking with the Australian government.Australia was among hundreds of countries and territories slapped with 10 per cent tariffs by the US on April 2 in what Trump described as "Liberation Day" for …

‘They are calling’: Trump confirms Albanese has been trying to speak to him
US President Donald Trump confirmed he is aware the Australian government has been trying to contact him to discuss trade – and that he is yet to take Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s call.
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