WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Joe Biden said Tuesday he's curtailing his upcoming trip to the Indo-Pacific, scrapping what was to be a historic stop in Papua New Guinea as well as a visit to Australia for a gathering with fellow leaders of the so-called Quad partnership so he can focus on debt limit talks in Washington.
Indo-Pacific
Biden cancels Quad visit to Australia to focus on debt limit talks
Historic Papua New Guinea trip also off the table in diplomatic setback
Joe Biden still plans to depart on Wednesday for a Group of Seven leaders summit in Hiroshima, Japan. He plans to return to the U.S. on Sunday after the summit. © Reuters
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