Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will meet United States President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, seeking stronger American investment in Australia’s critical minerals sector amid China’s tightening grip on global supply chains.

The centre-left Australian leader also expects to discuss nuclear submarines, trade and Indo-Pacific stability with his security ally, his office said. Albanese has travelled to Washington with his minister for resources, but not the foreign and defence ministers.

The Trump Administration is reviewing the A$368 billion($239.46 billion) AUKUS treaty that will see Australia buy U.S. nuclear-powered submarines in 2032 before building a new submarine class with Britain. Australian officials have said they are confident AUKUS will proceed, wi

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