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Hansen Young echoed these concerns, arguing that Australia needed high-level, leader-to-leader discussions rather than relying on officials operating behind the scenes. She emphasized that negotiations over tariffs and security arrangements require direct dialogue at the top, especially given the unpredictable nature of Trump’s approach to diplomacy. She also noted that other allies, like the UK, had secured exemptions or better deals through personal relationships, whereas Australia had not.