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Australian PM Albanese faces scrutiny over denied 2024 claim that Trump lacked a phone, amid tense U.S. trade and AUKUS talks.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces renewed scrutiny over a 2024 remark in which he questioned whether U.S. President Donald Trump had a mobile phone, a comment he denies making, calling it a joke about diplomatic protocol.
The remark resurfaced ahead of Albanese’s first face-to-face meeting with Trump in New York, which was delayed until October despite a brief selfie and exchange.
Footage of French President Emmanuel Macron using his phone to speak with Trump undermined claims that such communication is impractical, highlighting a perceived gap in Albanese’s personal rapport with Trump compared to other world leaders.
While Australia avoided higher U.S. tariffs on most goods—maintaining a 10% baseline—steel and aluminum tariffs were raised to 50%, with no exemption.
Pending issues like the $368 billion AUKUS submarine deal add pressure as Albanese navigates Trump’s unpredictable foreign policy.
El primer ministro australiano Albanese se enfrenta a un escrutinio por la afirmación negada de 2024 de que Trump carecía de un teléfono, en medio de las tensas negociaciones comerciales y AUKUS de Estados Unidos.