Biden's Asia-Pacific trip focuses on countering China and strengthening alliances.

President Biden will postpone his trip to Australia and Papua New Guinea to return to the United States for meetings with Congressional leaders to ensure that Congress takes action by the deadline to avert default. The President's team will continue to work with Congressional leadership to deliver a budget agreement. Revitalizing and reinvigorating alliances and advancing partnerships like the Quad remains a key priority for the President.