‘He's inconsequential': PM's inability to secure meeting with Trump is ‘disappointing'
This comes after the confirmation of 10 per cent tariffs being applied to Australian trade.
'Prime Minister Albanese is a bit … inconsequential on the world stage with America and others.' Mr Hogan told Sky News Australia.
'It's very disappointing because that hasn't always been the case for Australian prime ministers.'
'We know he hasn't got a meeting, and a lot of other leaders have had physical meetings with the president, I don't think the prime minister can even secure a phone call right now.'
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