Biden champions immigration
President Biden Criticizes Xenophobia in China, India, and Japan, Touting Immigration’s Benefits for US Economy
At a recent Washington fundraising event marking the beginning of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, President Joe Biden made remarks highlighting the economic benefits of immigration while criticizing xenophobic policies in China, India, and Japan. His comments come amidst growing concerns over global economic growth and immigration policies.
Biden reportedly stated, “One of the reasons why our economy’s growing is because of you and many others. Why? Because we welcome immigrants.” He went on to question the economic performance of countries like China, Japan, Russia, and India, attributing their struggles partly to their reluctance to embrace immigrants. Biden’s remarks, particularly his criticism of India, could potentially strain relations with New Delhi.
The International Monetary Fund recently projected a deceleration in economic growth for these countries in 2024, with Japan forecasted to grow by 0.9% and India by 6.8%. In contrast, the United States is expected to maintain a growth rate of 2.7%, with immigration cited as a contributing factor to its economic resilience.
Immigration has become a significant issue for voters ahead of the upcoming presidential election, with concerns about irregular migration dominating political discourse. Biden, who has been vocal in condemning anti-immigrant rhetoric, has prioritized building economic and political relationships with countries like Japan and India to counter global challenges posed by China and Russia.
As the debate over immigration policies continues to shape political narratives, Biden’s stance underscores the administration’s commitment to embracing diversity and leveraging immigration as a driver of economic growth.
