IPEF struggles to deliver trade benefits as U.S. looks inward

San Francisco talks fail to bridge divide on labor, environmental rules

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Cabinet-level officials from members of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework wrapped up negotiations on Nov. 14 in San Francisco. (Photo courtesy of Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry)

RINTARO TOBITA and SHUNSUKE USHIGOME, Nikkei staff writers

SAN FRANCISCO -- Members of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) made little headway on trade in ministerial-level talks that wrapped up here Tuesday, as the U.S. remains conflicted on building a hoped-for counterweight to China.

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