During his Thanksgiving address, President Biden expressed gratitude for the smooth transition of power to the incoming Trump administration. He also appealed to the President-elect to reconsider proposed tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods, emphasizing the importance of maintaining positive relationships with these neighboring allies. Biden, speaking from Nantucket, Massachusetts, where he was spending the holiday with his family, described the potential tariffs as "counterproductive," highlighting the strategic importance of amicable relations with Mexico and Canada.
President Biden greets Nantucket police officers during a Thanksgiving visit to a fire station in Nantucket, Massachusetts. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
Earlier in the week, Trump had announced his intention to implement 25% tariffs on goods from both countries to encourage increased efforts to curb illegal immigration and drug trafficking into the United States. Following a conversation with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, Trump indicated an agreement had been reached regarding border security measures.
President Biden addresses the media at a Nantucket fire station on Thanksgiving. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
Trump also suggested a potential 10% tariff on Chinese goods. In response, Biden commented on Chinese President Xi Jinping's understanding of the situation's gravity. Biden also noted a significant decrease in illegal border crossings since Trump's previous term, a key issue in Trump's campaign rhetoric.
President Biden speaks to the media in Nantucket, Massachusetts. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
The President expressed satisfaction with the Israel-Lebanon cease-fire and the release of three Americans from detention in China. He reiterated his commitment to a seamless transition of power, expressing hope for a smooth process.
