Boris Johnson to Meet Joe Biden at White House Amid Post-Brexit Diplomatic Rifts

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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will meet with US President Joe Biden at the White House this week, amidst growing tensions over post-Brexit trade deals and the chaotic withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan. During his visit, Johnson will seek to mend the rift with Biden over the Northern Ireland border and press for more action on climate change ahead of the COP26 summit in Glasgow. Johnson's visit to New York will also see him address the UN General Assembly, where he will urge world leaders to take concrete action on climate change.

Key Takeaways:

  • Boris Johnson will meet with Joe Biden at the White House this week to discuss post-Brexit trade deals and climate change.
  • The PM will seek to mend the rift with Biden over the Northern Ireland border and the US travel ban imposed on almost all Brits.
  • Johnson will press for more action on climate change ahead of the COP26 summit in Glasgow, where 100 leaders have already confirmed their attendance.
  • The PM will address the UN General Assembly and urge world leaders to take concrete action on coal, climate, cars, and trees.
  • The visit marks the PM's first major foreign visit since his election, following the cancellation of his trip to India due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The UK and US have struck a security pact with Australia, which includes the US providing nuclear-powered submarines, a show of strength aimed at China.

Statistics:

  • 100 leaders have confirmed their attendance at the COP26 summit in Glasgow.
  • Almost all Brits have been subject to the US travel ban since last year.
  • The US tourists are now allowed to enter the UK.
  • The UK and US have struck a security pact with Australia, which includes the US providing nuclear-powered submarines.
  • $90 billion order with France to provide diesel-powered subs was cancelled by Canberra.
  • 368 days since the fall of Kabul, the US maintained its departure date with a limited number of people able to leave.

Sources:

  • Reuters
  • Getty Images
  • AKHTER GULFAM/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock
  • AFP via Getty Images
  • The White House
  • The UK Government
  • The US Government
  • The French Government