Trump Tower Deal in Australia Falls Apart And a Blame Game Begins
NYT > World News·May 13, 2026
A deal to build a 91-story Trump Tower in Australia has fallen through, with the property developer citing the war in Iran and Donald Trump's unpopularity as contributing factors. The collapse of the plan has led to a blame game, with various parties involved in the project assigning fault. The proposed building was to be located on the Gold Coast, but it will no longer move forward as planned. The developer's statement highlights the challenges faced by the Trump brand in securing international business deals.
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