Overview
- The White House ordered a 30-day review of the AUKUS submarine pact ahead of Trump’s arrival in Kananaskis.
- Australia faces blanket US tariffs of 10% on exports and steeper levies on steel and aluminium, which Albanese will challenge in his scheduled talks with Trump.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to hold face-to-face discussions with Trump on the sidelines to secure ongoing US support for Ukraine’s defence.
- Israel’s missile strikes on Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory attacks have amplified concerns on regional security among G7 leaders.
- Amazon announced up to $20 billion in new Australian data-centre investment, underscoring the summit’s emphasis on artificial intelligence and critical mineral supply chains.