🚨🇺🇸🇦🇺$TRUMP CALLS AUSTRALIA’S RE-ELECTED PM ALBANESE ‘FRIENDLY’ DESPITE TARIFF TENSIONS

🔹Trump praised Australian PM Albanese as “very friendly” despite admitting knowing little about the election outcome.

🔹Albanese led Labor to a historic second consecutive term, winning 85 seats as of Monday.

🔹Tariffs and Trump’s global policies were major concerns for voters—48% cited Trump-related risks as a top issue.

🔹Albanese had previously criticized U.S. tariffs as “not the act of a friend.”

🔹Inflation relief and backlash against conservative policies contributed to Labor’s comeback.

🔹Trump’s return and tariff plans are reportedly impacting both global markets and local election outcomes.

-Reuters – May 5, 2025