Episode 186: The IPEF Negotiations

The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) is an economic initiative launched by United States President Joe Biden in May 2022. Comprising 14 member countries, the framework is considered to have formidable potential to further regional economic integration. In this episode, Ms Ramita Iyer, Research Analyst, ISAS, is in conversation with Mr Bipul Chattopadhyay, Executive Director, Consumer Unity and Trust Society (CUTS International). They discuss the four pillars of the IPEF, India's negotiating objectives, the response of the business communities and the likely next steps in the negotiation rounds.