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 barriers

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Donald 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.

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