Australian PM Anthony Albanese said he asked President Trump in a phone call to fully exempt Australia from the 12.5% tariff imposed last month, or at minimum avoid any increase. Australia was one of 60 countries hit with the levy over alleged forced labor concerns.
Albanese described the call as 'warm and productive' and said Trump agreed only to consider the request, not grant it. The two also discussed AUKUS submarine deliveries and the Middle East conflict, with Albanese reiterating opposition to Iran acquiring nuclear weapons.
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