Trump and Albanese signed a multibillion-dollar agreement for Australia to supply the United States with critical minerals, amid a deepening trade war as China threatens to cut its supply of rare earth elements.
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In a wide-ranging 35-minute press conference at the White House before his first formal meeting between the pair, Trump assured the future of Aukus and said America had no better friend than Australia, but told ambassador Kevin Rudd “I don’t like you” after his former comments about the president were brought up.
Albanese at the White House: Trump endorses Aukus, signs $8.5bn rare earths deal and calls PM ‘great leader’ ► https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/oct/20/albanese-at-the-white-house-trump-endorses-aukus-signs-85bn-rare-earths-deal-and-calls-pm-great-leader?CMP=gdnaus_yt&CMP=aus_ytshorts
‘I don’t like you either’: diplomats hold their breath as Trump chides Rudd over previous comments ► https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/oct/21/i-dont-like-you-either-diplomats-hold-their-breath-as-trump-chides-rudd-over-previous-comments?CMP=gdnaus_yt&CMP=aus_ytshorts
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