For Bidenâs Economic Team, an Early Focus on Climate In announcing key economic advisers in the White House and the cabinet, the president-elect has emphasized action to boost clean energy and reduce emissions President-elect Joseph R. Bidenâs economic team nominees are preparing to weave climate policies into economic stimulus legislation.Credit...Kriston Jae Bethel for The New York Times Dec. 11, 2020 WASHINGTON â The video rollouts of President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr.âs pick for Treasury secretary, Janet L. Yellen, and National Economic Council director, Brian Deese, ...