Albanese and Trump Talk on the Phone about Tariffs

Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump had a 40-minute phone call.

In short:

Albanese asked Trump for a tariff exemption.

Trump said he would think about it.

They also talked about AUKUS and the war in Iran.

Albanese asked Trump to exempt Australia from new tariffs.

Albanese and Trump had their first call since March.

The call was productive and lasted 40 minutes.

The US put a 12.5% tariff on Australian imports in July.

A new tax on Australian exports to the US started.

Australia says there's no reason for the tariff.

Albanese asked Trump to remove or reduce the tariff.

Albanese told Trump about Australia's record on modern slavery.

Albanese said Australia has invested a lot in the US.

Albanese asked Trump to consider Australia's request.

Trump might not change his mind on tariffs.

Leaders talked about Iran and AUKUS.

Albanese spoke to the media about his call with Trump.

Albanese wants the war in Iran to end.

The US is having trouble in Iran.

Trump told Albanese about the war in Iran.

Albanese and Trump discussed AUKUS.

Albanese talked about China's missile test.

Trump said the test caused concern in the Pacific.

Albanese told Trump about new Pacific treaties.

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