Donald Trump lauds Scott Morrison as Australia's 'man of titanium'

US President Donald Trump has warmly greeted Prime Minister Scott Morrison and labelled him a "man of titanium", as he reaffirmed the close US-Australia ties.

Scott Morrison and Donald Trump in US White House Source: AP

Donald Trump has dubbed Prime Minister Scott Morrison a "man of titanium" in their first meeting in the president's Oval Office.

In a reference to George W. Bush's "man of steel" label for John Howard, the last Australian leader to be honoured with a full state visit to the United States, Mr Trump picked a harder metal.

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President Donald Trump speaks as Scott Morrison, Jenny Morrison (left) and Melania Trump listen.  Photo: AP