President Biden Launches Indo-Pacific Trade Agreement With 13 Nations

The video discusses a new economic deal involving a dozen countries aimed at countering China's influence. This deal, known as the Indo Pacific Economic Framework, seeks to secure supply chains and establish standards for clean energy and digital trade. However, it has been met with skepticism, as experts find it limited in scope and fear it may not protect U.S. jobs. Japan supports the framework but urges the U.S. to rejoin the Trans Pacific Partnership. Overall, the framework has received mixed reactions.

What is the primary aim of the Indo-Pacific economic framework?

• To promote tourism in the Indo-Pacific region

• To counter China's growing influence

• To establish a military alliance

• To develop new technology standards

What are the key goals of the Indo-Pacific economic framework?

• To increase military presence

• To secure supply chains and set standards for clean energy and digital trade

• To enhance cultural exchanges

• To promote agricultural exports

How have trade experts reacted to the US's new strategy in the Indo-Pacific region?

• With skepticism and criticism for being limited in scope

• With enthusiasm and support

• With complete indifference

• With a call for immediate implementation

Why has President Biden been cautious in pushing the Indo-Pacific economic framework?

• To avoid compromising US jobs

• To focus on military alliances

• To prioritize environmental concerns

• To strengthen cultural ties

What is Japan's stance on the Indo-Pacific economic framework?

• Japan is positive about the framework and wants the US to rejoin the Trans-Pacific Partnership

• Japan is indifferent to the framework

• Japan is against the framework

• Japan is leading the framework