Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese held an overnight telephone call with US President Donald Trump, describing it as warm and constructive. The discussion matters because it underlines ongoing co-operation between close allies on trade, economic growth and regional security, ahead of anticipated face-to-face talks.

Albanese said the leaders discussed the Australia–US trade and economic relationship, including opportunities involving critical minerals. They also addressed shared security interests; the call was their fourth since Trump’s return to office, while their planned June meeting at the G7 was cancelled after Trump left early amid the Israel–Iran conflict.