Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Friday that he held a telephone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump regarding trade policy. During the discussion, Albanese formally requested that Australia be granted an exemption from the tariffs that were applied to the country’s exports last month.

The request comes as the Australian government seeks to mitigate the economic impact of the U.S. trade measures. While the Prime Minister confirmed the nature of the request, details regarding President Trump’s specific response or any potential path toward a resolution remain undisclosed. The conversation highlights the ongoing diplomatic efforts by the Australian administration to navigate the current U.S. trade agenda, which has prioritized the use of broad tariffs as a tool for economic leverage. As of now, there has been no official confirmation from the White House regarding whether an exemption will be granted or if further negotiations are scheduled to take place.