Headline RoundupApril 23rd, 2021

Biden to Travel to UK, Belgium for First Overseas Trip in June

Joe Biden, Foreign Policy, World, NATO, G7, Europe, European Union, United Kingdom, Belgium

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President Joe Biden will visit the United Kingdom for the G-7 Summit and Belgium for the NATO Summit in his first overseas trip as president, the White House announced Friday. Biden will be in the U.K. from June 11-13 and will travel to Belgium beginning June 14. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said in a statement that Biden would “work to advance key U.S. policy priorities on public health, economic recovery, and climate change” at the G-7 Summit and “affirm the United States’ commitment to NATO, Transatlantic security, and collective defense,” as well as discussing “how to ensure effective burden sharing” at the NATO Summit. Psaki previously told reporters on January 22 that it would be “a bit of time” before Biden’s first overseas trip. Coverage was more common in left- and center-rated outlets. Some coverage in right-rated outlets more prominently highlighted Biden’s stated intent to discuss NATO burden sharing, a priority of former President Donald Trump.

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Biden to make first overseas trip in June for G-7, NATO summits

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Joe Biden will head to Europe for his first overseas trip as president, the White House announced on Friday, traveling in mid-June to the United Kingdom and Belgium.

Biden will attend international summits during the trip, including the G-7 summit in Cornwall, England, from June 11-13 and then the June 14 NATO Summit in Brussels. While in Brussels, Biden will also participate in a U.S.-EU summit, the White House said.

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Biden to travel to U.K. and Brussels for first foreign trip as president

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President Biden will travel to the U.K. on June 11-13 for the G7 summit, followed by a trip to Brussels on June 14 for the NATO summit, the White House announced Friday.

Why it matters: Biden's first overseas trip — which has been delayed due to the pandemic — will be used to reaffirm the U.S. commitment to multilateralism, following four years of strained relations with European allies under former President Trump.

What to watch: At the G7, hosted this year in Cornwall, England, Biden will "work to advance key...

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White House reveals Biden’s first overseas trip will be to Europe

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The White House announced Friday that President Biden will make his first foreign trip in June with stops in the UK and Belgium.

Biden has avoided travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic, despite being vaccinated, but will make the trip to participate in annual G7 and NATO summits.

White House press secretary Jen Psaki said, “This trip will highlight his commitment to restoring our alliances, revitalizing the trans-Atlantic relationship, and working in close cooperation with our allies and multilateral partners to address global challenges and better secure America’s interests.”

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