US Economic Group Urges "Do Not Delay Power Transition"

Chamber of Commerce President: "We Must Not Delay Even a Little"
Manufacturing Association: "We Must Cooperate with Biden"

President-elect Joe Biden is holding a video conference with governors.
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[Asia Economy New York=Correspondent Baek Jong-min] The U.S. business community has urged President Donald Trump to begin the transition of power to President-elect Joe Biden.

Tom Donohue, President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, said in an interview with Axios on the 19th (local time), "The Trump administration can continue election lawsuits, but it must not delay the transition of power even a little for the safety and happiness of Americans."

President Donohue expressed hope, saying, "President-elect Biden and his transition team have abundant administrative experience and will do well."

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is an interest group that has traditionally supported Republican presidents. CNBC reported that this is why Donohue's remarks are receiving more attention.

The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) also issued a statement on the same day, urging Emily Murphy, Administrator of the General Services Administration (GSA), to cooperate with the transition to President-elect Biden.

NAM stated, "Considering the upcoming threats to the economy, national security, and public health, it is absolutely necessary to have a president and staff ready to lead the country from Inauguration Day," and added, "The Trump administration must immediately allow key Biden transition officials access to important government personnel and information."

NAM appealed, "There is no time to waste, nor room for error. American lives and livelihoods are at stake."

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