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The problems of Biden’s political heart have not been in direct focus during the election campaign. And according to Johanna Möllerström, it is one thing that is more important than anything else.
– I think her heart problem right now is peace and quiet, she says.
At the same time, Möllerström believes that Biden has had to make several political promises to win the support of the left within his own party.
These are the changes Biden is expected to implement.
Increase in the minimum wage
Today, the federal minimum wage in the United States is $ 7.5 per hour. Joe Biden wants to increase it to $ 15 an hour. Although many states already have a minimum wage above $ 7.5 and are not affected at all by the increase, this could make a big difference for those who earn less in the country, Möllerström says.
– Then there is a lot of discussion between researchers and politicians about whether this can lead to higher unemployment. We will have to wait and see the result of that, he adds.
Record investment in climate
The budget for Joe Biden’s climate plan is $ 2 trillion, which is equivalent to SEK 2 trillion. Never before has so much money been invested in climate action in the United States. He hasn’t released any more details about the plan yet, but overall he wants to move away from fossil energy, fund green research, and offer grants for people and businesses who want to invest in the environment.
Repair reputation abroad
The Biden administration will try to smooth out foreign relations that have deteriorated during Trump’s time in power; Among other things, they want to return to the Paris Agreement as soon as possible. But when it comes to running China, Möllerström says Biden isn’t expected to fix himself much. Instead, he can take advantage of the fact that Trump “sat tough against tough.”
– Biden is probably very grateful in silence, says Möllerström.
Reform of the police force
One of Biden’s top priorities is the position of the African American population in the United States, a group from which he received strong support during the elections.
– You could say that without black voters he would never have become president, says Dag Blanck, professor of American studies at Uppsala University.
Since George Floyd’s death, discussions have arisen over police funding. Biden distances himself from that, but has said he wants to reform the police force to prevent further police violence.
