Former US and South Korean Officials Discuss the Need for Western-led Trade Pacts in Asia

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🚢 Former US and South Korean Officials Discuss the Need for Western-led Trade Pacts in Asia.

During a panel discussion, former officials from the US and South Korea debated the necessity of having both the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) in the Asia-Pacific region. While both frameworks aim to counterbalance China's economic influence, concerns were raised about the tangible trade benefits of the IPEF and the need for US engagement. The potential expansion of the CPTPP and China's interest in joining were also considered factors.

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