Biden's Final Diplomatic Frontier: South America Visit Amidst Trump Transition

President Joe Biden is on a diplomatic visit to South America, meeting global leaders as Donald Trump prepares to take office. Biden's meetings aim to address trade, security, and alliances but are unlikely to result in major agreements. Trump's assertive economic plans pose challenges to Biden's international diplomacy efforts.

As President Joe Biden embarks on a diplomatic tour in South America, global leaders are keenly anticipating the consequential shift in U.S. leadership. This visit, set in the backdrop of transition to Donald Trump's presidency, underscores the strategic realignments anticipated in global trade and alliances.

Biden's discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other world leaders during the APEC summit in Peru and G20 in Brazil aim to reaffirm America's commitment to its allies. Although major new agreements are not expected, these meetings hold significance given Trump's impending economic policies.

The U.S. president-elect, Trump, coupled with a Republican-controlled Congress, signals imminent changes with tougher tariffs and a pivot in foreign policy. Biden, in contrast, seeks to reinforce multilateral diplomacy, culminating in what some experts describe as his 'super lame duck' period.

(With inputs from agencies.)