Albanese navigates complex ties with Trump at APEC summit

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is navigating a complex relationship with incoming U.S. President Donald Trump. As he attends the APEC summit in Lima, Albanese aims to balance assertiveness with diplomacy amid concerns over Trump's trade policies. Albanese's goals for the summits remain vague, focusing on the need for open trade while hoping to avoid Trump's planned tariffs. The lack of a unified response from APEC and G20 members raises concerns about the potential for a trade war. Chinese President Xi Jinping is also present at the APEC summit, presenting China as a stable economic partner. Albanese faces pressure from domestic voters, with many skeptical about the benefits of aligning closely with the unpredictable Trump administration.


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