Anthony Albanese has landed in the US for a highly anticipated meeting with President Donald Trump as ministers sound a bullish tone on the fate of a key defence pact.

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The prime minister touched down at Joint Base Andrews outside Washington DC on Monday afternoon (AEDT), where he was greeted by Australian ambassador to the US Kevin Rudd.

Mr Albanese will hold his first face-to-face meeting with the US president early on Tuesday morning (AEDT) at the White House.

Tariffs on Australian goods are set to feature highly in discussions, along with a

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