Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump hold surprise phone call overnight as White House confirms talks
Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump have held an unexpected phone call, with tariffs, AUKUS and critical minerals potentially on the agenda.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and US President Donald Trump have reportedly spoken by phone overnight, with the surprise conversation confirmed by a White House official.
The news broke on 2GB on Friday morning, saying a White House official confirming the leaders spoke overnight Australian time.
However, details of what was discussed remain unclear and there has been no official statement from the Australian Government or the White House about the contents of the call.
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The conversation is believed to be the first phone call between the two leaders since March, following Mr Albanese’s meeting with Mr Trump in Washington in October last year.
Attention will now turn to whether Mr Albanese reveals further details about the conversation when he fronts the media in Australia.
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