Biden says he hopes Trump rethinks tariffs, is thankful for ‘peaceful transition’

President-elect Joe Biden has expressed his hopes that President Donald Trump will reconsider his trade tariffs as he prepares to take office in January. Biden also expressed his gratitude for what he called a “peaceful transition of power” following the contentious 2020 presidential election.

In an interview with NBC News, Biden stated that he hopes Trump will rethink his trade policies, particularly the tariffs imposed on China and other countries. Biden has criticized Trump’s approach to trade, arguing that it has hurt American businesses and consumers. He has vowed to take a more diplomatic approach to trade relations, working with allies to address issues such as intellectual property theft and unfair trade practices.

Biden’s comments come as he begins to assemble his administration and outline his policy priorities for his first term in office. The president-elect has already announced key members of his economic team, including former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen as his nominee for Treasury Secretary.

In his interview with NBC News, Biden also expressed his gratitude for what he described as a “peaceful transition of power” from the Trump administration. Despite Trump’s ongoing legal challenges to the election results, Biden has moved forward with his transition efforts, receiving classified intelligence briefings and working to fill key positions in his administration.

Biden’s remarks underscore his commitment to unity and stability as he prepares to take office in January. He has called for bipartisan cooperation and a renewed focus on addressing the challenges facing the country, including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturn.

As Biden continues to build his team and set his agenda for his presidency, his comments on trade tariffs and the transition of power signal a willingness to move beyond the divisiveness of the election and work towards a more inclusive and collaborative approach to governance. Only time will tell how successful his efforts will be, but for now, Biden remains optimistic about the future and determined to lead the country through these uncertain times.