{
  "id": 821008,
  "title": "Albanese says Trump considering tariff exemption after phone call",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/albanese-says-trump-considering-tariff-exemption-after-phone-call",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-14T00:18:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-14/albanese-trump-tariffs-aukus-phone-call/107036526"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has utilized a rare conversation with former US President Donald Trump to advocate for a tariff exemption. The leaders also spoke about AUKUS and the ongoing conflict in Iran. Albanese held a rare press conference after speaking with Trump, the first since their heated discussion about the fate of Iranian female footballers in Australia last March. The call lasted around 40 minutes and was described as productive, constructive, and substantial. Albanese requested that Trump either consider a full exemption for Australia or refrain from increasing the current 10% tariff rate. He emphasized Australia's investment in the US, noting a trade surplus of $442 billion over 20 years. Albanese did not expect much change in Trump's stance on tariffs, but noted that the US president promised to give consideration to his request. They also discussed Iran's war, with Australia urging for its end, and AUKUS, with both sides confirming the nuclear submarine program's progression. Albanese also addressed China's recent ballistic missile test in the Pacific, which sparked unease among Pacific nations and Western allies.",
  "summary": "The prime minister says he has urged Donald Trump to consider giving Australia a full exemption from Washington's sweeping tariffs, or \"at the very least no increase\" from the old 10 per cent rate.",
  "key_points": [
    "Albanese sought tariff exemption from Trump during 40-minute call.",
    "Trade surplus of $442 billion over 20 years between Australia and US.",
    "Iran conflict and AUKUS discussed, with both sides confirming progress."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The conversation suggests Trump may be open to revisiting US trade policies towards Australia, with Albanese securing a commitment to consider a tariff exemption or a freeze on current rates.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "NDTV - India News",
        "title": "Australian PM Says Asked Trump For Tariff Exemption In Phone Call",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/australian-pm-says-asked-trump-for-tariff-exemption-in-phone-call",
        "published": "2026-08-14T00:09:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Australian PM says asked Trump for tariff exemption",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/australian-pm-says-asked-trump-for-tariff-exemption",
        "published": "2026-08-14T00:14:56.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}