Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was greeted by US President Donald Trump at the White House. Photo: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS

US President Donald Trump has welcomed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to the White House, kicking off the first formal talks between the two leaders.

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The prime minister went into the meeting hoping to gain assurances the United States would not sever ties with the AUKUS agreement, which would give Australia nuclear submarines.

The more than $300 billion trilateral agreement had been under review by the US Defense Department to ensure it aligned with the "Americ

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