He discussed a wide range of policy initiatives during a recent interview withcolumnist Thomas Friedman, focusing on international relations as well as revitalized domestic infrastructure. Responding to inquiries about his plans for trade deals with China—a topic generating significant public interest right now, in light of tariffs imposed earlier this year under—Biden said he intends to strengthen U.S. industries and education systems in efforts to better address global commerce issues.
"I want to make sure we're going to fight like hell by investing in America first," he said in comments to the, citing artificial intelligence, biotechnology and energy as examples of industries that could benefit from federal resources supporting research and development. Biden told the newspaper that he will not"enter any new trade agreement with anybody" before investing in industrial and education policies"here at home.
Biden additionally acknowledged his intentions to reach rural Americans after assuming office next year. Exit polling data confirmed Biden's support among voters in U.S. cities and metropolitan suburbs, although Trump secured much of the rural vote, as he did in 2016.