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Albanese, Trump Discuss Trade, Rare Earths at APEC

10/31/2025

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met U.S. President Donald Trump twice in ten days to discuss rare earths and trade.
At the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in South Korea, Trump praised Albanese and highlighted a multibillion-dollar deal for U.S. access to Australia's critical minerals.
Albanese hopes to ease US-China tensions but did not back Trump’s pro-tariff stance.
Trump will avoid discussions with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney amid tensions.

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met U.S. President Donald Trump twice in ten days to discuss rare earths and trade.
At the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in South Korea, Trump praised Albanese and highlighted a multibillion-dollar deal for U.S. access to Australia's critical minerals.
Albanese hopes to ease US-China tensions but did not back Trump’s pro-tariff stance.
Trump will avoid discussions with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney amid tensions.