Bill 118 hr 7962, also known as the United States Trade Leadership in the Indo-Pacific Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to enhance US trade and economic engagement in the Indo-Pacific region, which includes countries such as India, Japan, Australia, and others.
The bill aims to strengthen US leadership in the region by promoting trade and investment, enhancing economic cooperation, and fostering closer ties with Indo-Pacific countries. It also seeks to address challenges such as unfair trade practices, market access barriers, and intellectual property theft that US businesses face in the region.
Key provisions of the bill include the establishment of a new Indo-Pacific Economic Framework to coordinate US trade and economic policies in the region, the creation of a new Indo-Pacific Trade and Investment Fund to support US businesses operating in the region, and the promotion of trade agreements that benefit American workers and businesses.
Overall, the United States Trade Leadership in the Indo-Pacific Act is aimed at promoting US economic interests in the Indo-Pacific region and strengthening US leadership in the global economy.