Biden slashes spending in half, but says $1.75tn plan can beat China

President seeks deal on stalled climate and social legislation

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President Joe Biden said the framework, half the size of the original legislation, will be key to winning the "economic competition for the 21st century." © Reuters

MASAHIRO OKOSHI, Nikkei staff writer

WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday unveiled a new framework for his signature "Build Back Better" agenda, with plans to spend $1.75 trillion over ten years on child care assistance, climate measures and other key policies.

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