Foreign Affairs

U.S. President Biden, European Commission President Von Der Leyen, And UK Prime Minister Johnson Announce Commitment To Addre

Building on the June 2021 commitment of G7 Leaders to launch a values-driven, high-standard, and transparent infrastructure partnership to meet global infrastructure development needs, U.S. President Biden and European Commission President von der Leyen hosted a discussion on the margins of COP26 with UK Prime Minister Johnson, Barbadian Prime Minister Mottley, Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau,...

Updated: Tue Nov 02 2021

July 2021 Visitor Log Records Posted

Today the White House released visitor log records generated in July 2021. This set includes 5617 records, bringing the total number of records posted to 13701. These records were posted pursuant to the White House's policy to voluntarily disclose visitor log records. This release is consistent with the Biden-Harris Administration's commitment to becoming the first...

Updated: Mon Nov 01 2021

Press Briefing by White House COVID-19 Response Team and Public Health Officials

11:33 A.M. EDT MR. ZIENTS: Good morning, and thanks for joining us. Before I turn to Drs. Walensky and Fauci, I want to provide an update on vaccinations for kids. On Friday, following a rigorous and independent scientific review, the Food and Drug Administration authorized Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 5...

Updated: Mon Nov 01 2021

Readout of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.'s Meeting with President Joko Widodo of Indonesia

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. today met with President Joko Widodo of Indonesia. President Biden underscored the importance of the U.S.-Indonesia Strategic Partnership and they discussed ways to strengthen it. The President welcomed Indonesia's forthcoming G20 Presidency and expressed support for Indonesia's leadership in the Indo-Pacific as the world's third largest democracy and a strong proponent...

Updated: Mon Nov 01 2021

Remarks by President Biden at the COP26 Leaders Statement

Scottish Event CampusGlasgow, Scotland 2:55 P.M. GMT THE PRESIDENT: Ladies and gentlemen, to state the obvious, we meet with the eyes of history upon us and the profound questions before us. It's simple: Will we act? Will we do what is necessary? Will we seize the enormous opportunity before us? Or will we condemn future...

Updated: Mon Nov 01 2021

Remarks by President Biden in Press Conference

La NuvolaRome, Italy (October 31, 2021) 8:24 P.M. CET THE PRESIDENT: Please, sit down. I apologize for keeping you waiting. We were playing with elevators. (Laughs.) Long story. Anyway, good evening. I believe we've had a series of very productive meetings in the past few days, and I'm looking forward to continuing to make progress...

Updated: Mon Nov 01 2021

Statement by President Joe Biden on the 2022 Open Enrollment Period

Health care should be a right - not a privilege - for all Americans. Today, with the beginning of the open enrollment period on HealthCare.gov, we can continue delivering on that fundamental promise. Starting today and running through January 15th, 2022, Americans across the country can gain the peace of mind that comes from having...

Updated: Mon Nov 01 2021

Statement by Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Build Back Better

Senator Manchin says he is prepared to support a Build Back Better plan that combats inflation, is fiscally responsible, and will create jobs. The plan the House is finalizing meets those tests-it is fully paid for, will reduce the deficit, and brings down costs for health care, child care, elder care, and housing. Experts agree: Seventeen Nobel...

Updated: Mon Nov 01 2021

Chair's Statement on Principles for Supply Chain Resilience

Today (October 31, 2021) the United States, the European Union, Australia, Canada, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Germany, Indonesia, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Republic of Korea, Singapore, Spain, and the United Kingdom met to discuss near-term supply chain disruptions and paths to long-term resilience. Secure, sustainable, and resilient global supply chains are foundational to...

Updated: Sun Oct 31 2021

FACT SHEET: Summit on Global Supply Chain Resilience to Address Near-Term Bottlenecks and Tackle Long-Term Challenges

President Biden announces new domestic steps to continue building supply chain resilience President Biden has made resilient supply chains a top priority of his Administration since Day One. Today, the President is holding a Summit on Global Supply Chain Resilience with the European Union and 14 like-minded countries to foster greater international cooperation on near-term...

Updated: Sun Oct 31 2021

JOINT US-EU STATEMENT ON TRADE IN STEEL AND ALUMINUM

WASHINGTON - The United States and the EU have today taken joint steps to re-establish historical transatlantic trade flows in steel and aluminium and to strengthen their partnership and address shared challenges in the steel and aluminium sector. As a part of that partnership, they intend to negotiate for the first time, a global arrangement...

Updated: Sun Oct 31 2021

Readout of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.'s Meeting with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. today met with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong of Singapore. The President and Prime Minister reaffirmed the importance of the U.S.-Singapore Strategic Partnership and reviewed opportunities to build on the momentum generated by Vice President Harris' visit to Singapore in August. The President expressed his desire to deepen cooperation with...

Updated: Sun Oct 31 2021

Readout of White House Meetings with Leaders of Law Enforcement Groups on Police Reform

This week, senior officials from the White House and the Department of Justice met with leaders from major law enforcement groups to discuss police reform. The meetings were part of a broader effort by the Biden-Harris Administration to consult with members of the civil rights and law enforcement communities, members of Congress, and victims' families...

Updated: Sun Oct 31 2021

Remarks by President Biden at Global Summit on Supply Chain Resilience

La Nuvola Rome, Italy 5:28 P.M. CET PRESIDENT BIDEN: Thank you all for joining us today. I think the Prime Minister may be still occupied in another part of the building, so we're going to begin. We're going to bring our shared attention to a vital issue that is impacting on all of our countries: supply...

Updated: Sun Oct 31 2021