The Australian prime minister said the critical minerals deal takes the U.S.-Australia relationship "to the next level."

President Donald Trump said Monday that the U.S. commands “great respect” from Beijing and that he will reach a “fantastic deal” with Chinese President Xi Jinping when the two leaders meet soon. Trump's remarks come after Beijing infuriated him by expanding export controls on rare earth products that are used in smartphones,

President Donald Trump is formally meeting with the Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for the first time at the White House on Monday.