U.S. eyeing launch of IPEF negotiations at September ministerial

The U.S. is planning a Sept. 8-9 ministerial to mark the launch of Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity negotiations, wrapping up a months-long scoping exercise with the release of joint statements that will outline the areas the framework’s four pillars will cover as well as which countries will take part in each pillar, sources tell Inside U.S. Trade. A former government official and a business source said the ministerial is expected to take place in Los Angeles. An Office...