Albanese has ‘very warm’ call with Trump, who says he has ‘no idea’ who Dutton is

Re-elected PM foreshadows meeting with US president after conversation that covered tariffs and Aukus treaty Australian federal election news LIVE – latest results and updatesLive results: federal election votes tracker, electorates map and seat countsSee our full coverage of the Australian electionGet our breaking news email,free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese has had a “very warm” conversation with Donald Trump about tariffs and Aukus, foreshadowing a coming meeting with the US president after Labor’s election win.Trump was asked earlier on Monday about the Australian election at the White House. He said “I’m very friendly with” Albanese, but distanced himself from Liberal leader Peter Dutton.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

Albanese has ‘very warm’ call with Trump, who says he has ‘no idea’ who Dutton is

Re-elected PM foreshadows meeting with US president after conversation that covered tariffs and Aukus treaty

Anthony Albanese has had a “very warm” conversation with Donald Trump about tariffs and Aukus, foreshadowing a coming meeting with the US president after Labor’s election win.

Trump was asked earlier on Monday about the Australian election at the White House. He said “I’m very friendly with” Albanese, but distanced himself from Liberal leader Peter Dutton.

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