The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework: What Is at Stake for U.S. Policy?

This moderated discussion covers the proposed Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF), the Biden administration's answer to questions about the United States' economic commitment to the Indo-Pacific region. The administration has portrayed the IPEF as an initiative that will allow the United States to better compete with China. Given the deep economic ties of US partners in the region to China, how can the framework be shaped to win commitments to U.S.-preferred rules and standards?