Biden, Going through Debt Ceiling Debate, May Skip Australia A part of Asia Journey

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Joe Biden could skip a go to to Australia on an upcoming Asia journey as a result of unfolding debate in Washington over the U.S. debt ceiling, the White Home mentioned on Tuesday.

John Kirby, the White Home nationwide safety spokesperson, mentioned Biden would depart for Japan on Wednesday as scheduled however a subsequent cease in Australia is being reevaluated.

“We’re working although, considering by, the remainder of the journey proper now,” Kirby mentioned, as he famous Biden would meet India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australia’s Anthony Albanese on the G7 anyway in Hiroshima, Japan.

(Reporting by Nandita Bose and Steve Holland; Enhancing by Chris Reese)

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