In a speech defending his record, American President Joe Biden on Tuesday strongly criticized the economic policy that Donald Trump wishes to put in place, calling it a “disaster”.
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In his sights, in particular: the increase in customs duties desired by his successor. The billionaire has already announced that he would increase, as soon as he takes office on January 20, customs duties on all products imported from Canada and Mexico as well as on products coming from China, the three most major economic partners of the United States.
“I think this approach is a huge mistake,” the US president said during a speech at the Brookings Institution in Washington.
During a speech punctuated by coughs (the president claiming that he had caught a cold), Joe Biden endeavored to defend his economic record, while the Americans elected his rival more than a month ago, judging notably that the cost of living was too high under the Democrat.
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The president warned against the return of Donald Trump and the implementation of his program: “I pray to God that the president-elect rejects “Project 2025”. I think it’s an economic disaster for us and the region,” he said, referring to the ultraconservative program which could serve as a road map for the Republican’s second term.
“President-elect Trump inherits the strongest economy in modern history, which everyone would want,” added Joe Biden, in a speech singing the greatness of the United States and its economy.
He also lambasted a “new tax cut for the richest” which would have “a real cost, leading once again to massive deficits or significant cuts in basic programs in health care, education and Veterans Benefits.
Joe Biden left the race for the White House in July after a disastrous debate against Donald Trump, leaving Vice-President Kamala Harris to lead the electoral battle and fail on November 5 against the Republican.
Since then, the Democratic president has committed to a smooth transition with Donald Trump, who relegates his predecessor to the shadows with shocking publications on his Truth Social network, such as the announcement of the increase in human rights. customs which panicked the United States’ neighbors.
