Aug 14, 2026Politics127 words1 min read

Albanese Discusses Tariffs and Aukus in Call with Trump

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Australia's leader Anthony Albanese talked with US President Donald Trump on the phone.

Albanese said the call was 'substantial'. This means it was long and important.

Albanese asked Trump for a tariff exemption. A tariff is extra money you pay on things from other countries.

An exemption means you do not have to pay it.

The two leaders also talked about Aukus. Aukus is a deal between Australia, the UK, and the US.

The deal is about submarines and defence.

Albanese said Aukus is 'full steam ahead'. This means the plan is moving forward with no problems.

The Prime Minister is the leader of the Australian government.

Albanese did not give many details about the call.

People are waiting to hear more news about the tariffs.

Vocabulary6 words

1. Who did Anthony Albanese talk to on the phone?

2. What did Albanese ask Trump for?

3. What did Albanese say about Aukus?

1. Donald Trump 2. A tariff exemption 3. It is 'full steam ahead'

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Australia's leader Anthony Albanese talked with US President Donald Trump on the _____.

Albanese said the call was '_____'. This means it was long and important.

Albanese asked Trump for a _____ exemption. A tariff is extra money you pay on things from other countries.

An _____ means you do not have to pay it.

The two leaders also talked about _____. Aukus is a deal between Australia, the UK, and the US.

The deal is about submarines and _____.

Albanese said Aukus is 'full steam ahead'. This means the plan is moving forward with no _____.

The Prime Minister is the leader of the Australian _____.

Albanese did not give many _____ about the call.

People are waiting to hear more news about the _____.