Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has welcomed U.S. President Joe Biden’s announcement to run for re-election in 2024, calling it «great news.» Trudeau expressed his delight during a cabinet meeting on Parliament Hill on Tuesday, saying that Biden is a leader who is needed not just by the United States, but by the world. He also looks forward to working with him for many years.
Biden’s re-election confirmation came in the form of a three-minute video that he released on Tuesday morning, in which he urged Americans to let him and the Democrats «finish the job» and decried Republican «extremists.» The video showed footage of Biden during his first term as president and emphasised that the country is still in a battle for its soul.
During his visit to Canada last month, Biden addressed Parliament and agreed with Trudeau on tackling cross-border irritants while emphasising the importance of shared values to shared prosperity. The two leaders have been working closely together on a range of issues, including climate change and trade, and are expected to continue doing so.
Trudeau’s support for Biden’s re-election is significant, as the two countries share one of the closest relationships in the world. The two leaders are expected to meet again soon to discuss ways to strengthen their partnership and address the challenges facing the world.