Biden Meets with Canadian and Mexican Leaders, Attempting a Reset
Biden Meets with Canadian and Mexican Leaders, Attempting a Reset
"We know not everything is going to get solved in a one-day summit, but that doesn't mean it's not important," said AS/COA's Carin Zissis to The Washington Post.
President Biden met Thursday with the leaders of America’s neighbors to the north and south amid much praise on all sides, part of the president’s ongoing effort to rebuild relations with allies after a Trump administration that was often at odds with the nation’s longtime partners.
But the pleasantries belied the more complicated reality that while Canada and Mexico welcome Biden’s friendlier tone, major points of contention remain, including over U.S. immigration policies and the country’s approach to trade — both flash points under President Donald Trump — as well as disputes over climate change…
Carin Zissis, editor in chief of the Council of the Americas website, said the three leaders face critical issues from confronting China to reviving the world economy.
"We know not everything is going to get solved in a one-day summit, but that doesn’t mean it’s not important," Zissis said. "For the first time in five years, these leaders are coming together in a different climate, a much more friendly climate, to find ways to work together."…
