Anthony Albanese will fly in the face of Donald Trump's rhetoric, urging business and governments to work closer together. He's using a trip to South America to pitch Australia's case as a reliable trading partner.

Deputy Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has stressed the importance of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese developing an early, positive and “mutually respectful relationship” with President-elect Donald Trump.

Australia believes it can play a role in negotiating trade disagreements between the United States and China under a second Trump administration, as Anthony Albanese confirmed he discussed trade with the incoming president.

Sky News host Caleb Bond claims there would be no “harm” for Anthony Albanese to meet with Donald Trump after the Prime Minister knocked back the idea to meet with the President-elect.