The leaders of Australia and China sought to deepen trade ties despite their differences over regional security and human rights at talks Tuesday in the Chinese capital.

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to send "top-of-the-line weapons" to Ukraine through NATO countries, with Europe covering the cost, after meeting NATO chief Mark Rutte in Washington.

Australia is “urgently seeking” more detail on President Donald Trump’s threat to impose 200% tariffs on pharmaceutical imports to the US, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said.

The US is Australia’s biggest export market for pharmaceuticals. If the tariffs go ahead, manufacturing could suffer.

The treasurer said the government is attempting to "engage" with US officials during the prime minister's visit to China in the wake of fresh tariffs imposed on Mexico and the European Union.Jim Chalmers however could not confirm if any progress has been made in landing a meeting between between Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump to discuss the impact of incoming tariffs or strike a deal.

Just because Australia is not getting a letter from Donald Trump does not mean the country is getting a “fair tariff”, the opposition says.

Australia is “urgently seeking more detail” on U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to raise tariffs up to 200% on pharmaceutical imports, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said on Wednesday.

London: A comedian who fled America after the election of Donald Trump has mocked the US president from her new home in Ireland after he issued an angry threat to cancel her citizenship.Rosie O’Donnell,