Albanese Meets US Officials After Trump’s Early Departure From G7 Summit

The two sides discussed trade, tariffs, and Australia’s critical minerals and rare earth minerals.

European Council President António Costa (L), Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (C), and European Union President Ursula von der Leyen (R) during a bilateral meeting at the Group of Seven (G7) Summit in Alberta, Canada on June 17, 2025. Geoff Robins/AFP via Getty Images

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has talked with U.S. officials on the sidelines of the G7 summit following the cancellation of his meeting with President Donald Trump.

The highly anticipated meeting was scheduled for June 17 local time, during which Albanese was expected to push for a tariff exemption on Australian products.