Biden meets global leaders at APEC and G20 as Trump prepares to take office

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President Joe Biden is traveling to South America for meetings with global leaders at the APEC summit in Peru and the G20 in Brazil. This comes after Donald Trump won the recent presidential election, shifting the focus of discussions to Trump's anticipated policies. Biden will meet with leaders including Chinese President Xi Jinping, Japan's Prime Minister, and South Korea's President. These meetings are not expected to produce major agreements but will address trade, security, and global alliances amid changing U.S. leadership. This trip marks Biden's final opportunity to engage with key international partners before Trump takes office. Biden aims to emphasize the importance of U.S. alliances and maintain communication channels, particularly regarding competition with China.


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