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Albanese asks Trump to keep Australia tariff at 10%

8/14/2026

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Albanese Seeks Waiver

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese asked President Donald Trump to exempt Australia from 12.5% tariff or keep it at 10%; Donald Trump said he would consider, citing US$442 billion trade surplus.
Leaders said AUKUS, noted progress, and cited $3.5 billion in minerals projects such as Sunrise Energy Metals.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urged an end to Iran conflict and cited China’s Pacific missile test, which President Donald Trump said caused concern Pacific.

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Colby Warns

Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby warned in 2024 that U.S. submarine production is scarce and cannot meet demand, raising AUKUS timeline concerns.
Colby said the United States is pleased with AUKUS progress and sees alignment with Australia.
Australia signed defence cooperation agreements with Papua New Guinea and Fiji, expanding its regional security network alongside AUKUS.

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Albanese Seeks Waiver

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese asked President Donald Trump to exempt Australia from 12.5% tariff or keep it at 10%; Donald Trump said he would consider, citing US$442 billion trade surplus.
Leaders said AUKUS, noted progress, and cited $3.5 billion in minerals projects such as Sunrise Energy Metals.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urged an end to Iran conflict and cited China’s Pacific missile test, which President Donald Trump said caused concern Pacific.

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