Former President Barack Obama criticized Donald Trump’s administration, signaling an end to their "bromance". He criticized Trump's actions on law firms, press freedoms, and free speech in universities. Obama also warned that Trump's imposition of import taxes could be "not good for America" and would hurt millions of people.

President Barack Obama jumps in on White House press

David Cameron has arrived in New York to address the United Nations General Assembly, where he will hold talks with President Barack Obama. The Palestinian bid for full statehood is expected to dominate his visit, as the US is threatening to veto the demand. The UK government has not indicated how it would vote on the issue, but Foreign Secretary William Hague has stated that Britain does not recommend a UN membership bid and that it will only lead to confrontation.

US Vice-President Joe Biden has arrived in China for economic talks, focusing on the economy after the downgrading of US debt and market turmoil. He will explain a "very strong deficit reduction package" and discuss "tremendous mutual interest" in global economic recovery. The visit aims to reassure Beijing that President Barack Obama’s administration has a handle on economic policy. Biden is meeting with his counterpart, Xi Jinping, who is expected to take over the Chinese Communist Party chairmanship and presidency.