Anthony Albanese has touched down in the US for a long-awaited meeting with President Donald Trump, with the prime minister expected to push for certainty on several issues.

ISSUES ON THE AGENDA

* Australia is still arguing for exemptions to the tariffs imposed by the US on Australian exports, particularly the 50 per cent tariff on steel and aluminium

* A key bargaining chip for the prime minister is the prospect of a critical minerals deal, given Australia's large reserves of metals such as lithium, cobalt and copper

* Being in a position to reduce the US and the world's reliance on Chinese critical minerals deposits will be important leverage for Mr Albanese

* The prime minister will also look for guarantees on the AUKUS pact after the US Defense Department launched a review to see

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