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After APEC: Whither US Leadership on Trade?

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After APEC: Whither US Leadership on Trade?

For the United States, the November meeting of APEC was widely seen as an opportunity to demonstrate its leadership and long-term commitment to the organization and the Asia-Pacific region. It was expected that a key part of this would be the announcement of substantial agreement and progress on the Indo-Pacific Economic Partnership for Prosperity (IPEF).  … Read more

Biden Avoids Trade Deals While Promising a Better Economic Relationship With Asia

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Biden Avoids Trade Deals While Promising a Better Economic Relationship With Asia

U.S. President Joe Biden is nurturing economic ties this week with Asia, but he is not signing any trade deals at a regional summit in San Francisco. This fact – no trade deals – reveals much about the status of U.S. politics, the evolving global economy and the Biden administration’s ambitions. U.S. negotiators say they … Read more