Donald Trump says he ‘will be talking’ to Australia’s prime minister about tariffs

US president indicated he was aware Anthony Albanese has been pushing for an exemption to trade barriersElection 2025 live updates: Australia federal election campaignPolls tracker; Election guide; Interactive seat explorerParty policies; Micro parties explained; Full election coverageListen to the latest episode of our new narrative podcast series: GinaGet our afternoon election email, free app or daily news podcastDonald Trump says he will speak to the Australian prime minister about trade, telling reporters he knows the Australian government has been trying to contact him.Australia goes to a federal election on Saturday and while the incumbent, Anthony Albanese, is favoured to win, Trump could be dealing with an alternative prime minister after the weekend.Sign up for the Afternoon Update: Election 2025 email newsletter Continue reading...