DeLauro, Warren, others call for transparency in IPEF, APEP talks

Nine senior progressive lawmakers are calling on Biden administration officials not to “undermine” the Indo-Pacific Economic Partnership for Prosperity and the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity by moving forward without appropriate transparency via “robust” consultation with both Congress and outside stakeholders. The push for transparency and congressional consultation with IPEF and APEP echo longstanding gripes from civil society and lawmakers who say trade negotiations often are conducted without proportionate input from other stakeholders – with the exception of business groups,...