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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese revealed what he gifted US President Donald Trump during his crucial visit to the White House. Albanese travelled to Washington for his first face-to-face meeting with Trump since he began his second term as president on January 20. It is customary for leaders to exchange gifts during state visits. READ MORE: The 'new world order' threatening Australians' prosperity During a press conference yesterday, Albanese said he gifted Trump a submarine model — a not-so-subtle nod to the AUKUS pact, which Trump confirmed will go "full steam ahead" after months of speculation that the US may not honour the agreement. He also gave First Lady Melania Trump jewellery and their newest granddaughter Uggs. "We had a gift for Melania. We had jewellery, we had a submarine model for the President, and we had some Ugg booties for the president's newest granddaughter to come along, and I'm sure they will be very well received," he said. Albanese did not share what he received from Trump, saying it will take a while for the gifts to go through all the proper checks. "I'll probably get whatever has come to us in about three years and six months after it goes through all the security things and (Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet), all of that," he said. READ MORE: 'Not going to happen': Hanson rubbishes claim Joyce could lead One Nation During Albanese's final meeting with former president Joe Biden at his personal home in 2024, he gifted him a leather Royal Australian Air Force jacket with his name on it. He received a framed artwork depicting Delaware landmarks in return. Australia is not traditionally a gift-giving country, but gifts can be exchanged as a show of good manners, goodwill and respect for other countries' customs. The Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet has strict rules for official gifts to avoid any potential conflicts of interest. All gifts go through a security screening. Albanese can only accept gifts valued at $750 from other governments and must declare gifts that exceed that limit on the public register. READ MORE: Name of suspect in 1970 disappearance of toddler revealed If he wishes to keep a gift that is over the allowable limit, he must pay the difference. Gifts received while he is overseas on official government business are deemed to be property of the Commonwealth. DOWNLOAD THE 9NEWS APP: Stay across all the latest in breaking news, sport, politics and the weather via our news app and get notifications sent straight to your smartphone. Available on the Apple App Store and Google Play.
