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President stuns longtime American ally by labeling country ‘xenophobic’

In a recent campaign fundraiser speech in Washington, D.C., President Joe Biden referred to Japan as "xenophobic" and compared it to China and Russia, citing their limited immigration policies as a contributing factor to their economic struggles. Biden praised the benefits of immigration, highlighting how immigrants have strengthened the U.S. economy and workforce. His remarks drew mixed reactions from Japanese lawmakers, with some expressing skepticism about Biden's stance and emphasizing their cautious approach to immigration due to perceived challenges faced by the U.S. National Security Council Coordinator John Kirby defended Biden's remarks, stating the president was emphasizing the United States' strength as a nation of immigrants rather than denigrating Japan or India. Critics argue that U.S. immigration policies should not dictate those of other sovereign nations.