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Australian shares are poised to surge when the market opens, after Donald Trump's decision to pause his oversized tariffs against most nations sent stock prices rocketing on Wall Street.

Futures prices are pointing to an increase in excess of 6% for the S&P/ASX 200, taking the index above 7,850 points.

We continuously advocate to the United States through the representatives of the government. It's fair to say right now Anthony Albanese is focused on his conversation with the Australian people as we move towards the federal election on 3 May.