How to get the IPEF talks back on track

U.S. is late to the game on Indo-Pacific digital trade

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U.S. President Joe Biden at the IPEF launch event in Tokyo in 2022: Washington should engage with U.S. businesses regarding Asia-Pacific digital trade ambitions. © Reuters

John K. Veroneau is senior counsel at law firm Covington & Burling and previously served as deputy U.S. trade representative. He is a member of the American Association of the Indo-Pacific's advisory board.

In launching the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework last year, the administration of U.S. President Joe Biden said it would seek an agreement that would include "high-standard, inclusive, free and fair trade commitments."

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