The two leaders will participate in a bilateral meeting at 11:15 a.m., followed by a bilateral lunch at 11:45 a.m.
Trump and Albanese are expected to discuss rare earth minerals, as Australia has positioned itself as a potential partner for the U.S. in the Trump administration’s mission to reduce reliance on minerals from China. Australia has initiated efforts to stockpile $782 million worth of these minerals.
Additionally, Australia seeks to reach agreements regarding the U.S. review of the 2021 AUKUS security agreement and aims to negotiate a trade deal with the U.S. This comes after Australia was affected by tariffs imposed during the Trump administration.
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