Concludes latest IPEF meeting with with signing, larger agreement to come. The most recent week-long meeting between Indo-Pacific leaders concluded on Friday with the signing of a Supply…
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President Biden Seeks Cooperation in Fentanyl Crisis
He met with President Lopez Obrador of Mexico on Friday. During the APEC Summit in San Francisco earlier this week, President Joe Biden met with President Xi Jinping…
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President Addresses APEC Summit in San Francisco
He says the vision is to “harness the dynamism of our economies and tap the entrepreneurial spirit.“ President Joe Biden spoke before the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)…
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U.S. and Japan Conduct Joint Military Exercise
The forces conducted defense drills in the Philippine Sea. Two U.S. Navy aircraft carriers recently conducted military exercises with a Japanese helicopter destroyer, strengthening the cooperation between Japanese…
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Secretary Blinken Co-Hosts Asia-Pacific Economic Meetings
Joins U.S. trade representative in San Francisco for the summit. The Department of State announced that Secretary of State Antony Blinken is co-hosting the APEC Ministerial Meeting with…
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Presidents Biden and Xi to Meet Wednesday
They will discuss “a range of regional, global, and transnational issues.” A meeting is scheduled for Wednesday in the San Francisco Bay area between President Joe Biden and…
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U.S. Hosts 2023 Indo-Pacific Economic Meeting
Leaders will review the developmental progress of the IPEF trade agreement in San Francisco. The Department of Commerce announced that the United States will be hosting the third…
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Digital Trade Discussions Suspended Ahead of Indo-Pacific Meeting
U.S. Trade Representative Tai makes room for more permanent Congressional action. President Biden’s administration suspended digital trade negotiations that would have taken place at the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework…
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U.S. and Australia Explore Drone Collaboration with Japan
The three countries examine the benefits of shared drone systems in the Indo-Pacific. The White House and Australia opened up the possibility of drone system collaboration with Japan…
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White House Submits Emergency Funding Request to Congress
The administration is also preparing a domestic funding request. On Friday, the White House sent an emergency funding request to Congress, asking for approximately $100 billion for border…
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