U.S.-ASEAN business rep eyes IPEF pathways for new members

Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity participants next month should outline how developing country members will be able to meet the anticipated high standards of the arrangement, which could pave the way for expanded membership, according to US-ASEAN Business Council President and CEO Ted Osius. After a months-long scoping exercise, the U.S. next month is expected to host a ministerial in Los Angeles to mark the formal launch of IPEF negotiations. Participants likely will issue ministerial statements outlining which issues each...