Australia could get Trump's attention with a major bargaining chip against China

President Donald Trump is having his first formal meeting with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the White House on Monday, where the U.S. ally’s reserves of critical minerals could serve as a bargaining chip as the United States fights a trade war with China.

The two leaders are also expected to discuss trade and investment, defense cooperation, Indo-Pacific stability and the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal, Albanese’s office said Sunday...