Biden calls Japan and India ‘xenophobic’ alongside Russia and China, suggesting they don’t like immigrants.
This comes after he praised the US-Japan alliance.
The White House says Biden didn’t mean to offend.
He made the remarks at a fundraising event, saying the US welcomes immigrants, unlike these countries. Critics say it’s disrespectful to allies.
Japan, India, and China have fewer foreign workers, while Russia relies on them heavily.
The White House defends Biden’s comments, saying he values alliances. But experts say it might strain relations, especially with India, which has been sensitive about criticism.
Japan has strict immigration policies but is trying to attract more workers. Biden’s stance on immigration has shifted, despite criticizing Trump’s policies earlier.
This information is from the BBC.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68947042