US President Donald Trump is one of the most powerful people in the world.

And during his two administrations, Trump's power and influence have never been more apparent than when he casts a long shadow over the other world leaders he meets.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will soon join a long line of over 20 leaders who have met with Trump during his second time in the Oval Office.

It is difficult to predict how the long-awaited formal meeting – of which the PM was held to scrutiny and some condemnation for not landing until now – will go.

Quiet tension has been brewing between Canberra and Washington for some time following the tariffs imposed on Australia and lingering questions over the AUKUS deal.

If history is to teach us anything, Trump is not afraid to sa

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