Trade minister: Indonesia joined IPEF for access to U.S., Indian markets

Greater access to U.S. and Indian markets was a key reason Indonesia elected to join the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity negotiations, Indonesia’s economy minister said this week, calling on partner countries to work toward finalizing IPEF outcomes within a year. Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto spoke during a Monday discussion hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies, addressing Jakarta’s economic priorities and areas in which the U.S. and Indonesia can cooperate. In response to a question...