[Virtual/Free] Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) Status Report and Next Steps from the US Negotiators

The American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

Established in 1973, The American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (AmCham Singapore) is the premier business association for international businesses seeking to establish or expand their presence in Southeast Asia.

As the largest and most active chamber in the region, it serves as a cornerstone for over 600 companies and over 6,000 members. For 50 years, AmCham Singapore has a commitment to advocacy, business insights, and connections while being a powerful voice for the business community. With its diverse membership base, it is dedicated to supporting businesses to strive for excellence in this dynamic and thriving region.

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The Department of Commerce and Office of the USTR till provide a closed briefing to members of AmChams in the IPEF members to discuss the negotiations to date, provide a roadmap for the coming negotiations, and to engage in a dialogue with the participants.

The virtual briefing will take place on August 16th at 0900 (Singapore).

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Speakers

Sarah Ellerman

Assistant United States Trade Representative for Southeast Asia and the Pacific and IPEF Pillar | Chief Negotiator

Sharon H. Yuan

U.S. Department of Commerce Counselor and IPEF Pillars II-IV Chief Negotiator

Steven Okun

Senior Advisor at McLarty Associates

Steven Okun’s thirty-year career in public affairs includes leadership positions in government, business and industry associations.

Since 2017, he serves as a Senior Advisor to global geostrategic consultancy McLarty Associates working with multinational clients across the region. As KKR’s first Director of Asia Public Affairs from 2011-2017, his responsibilities encompassed government affairs, communications, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability. From 2003-2010, he created and led Asia public affairs for global logistics firm UPS.

Steve serves as Chair of the AmChams of Asia Pacific, the umbrella organization of American Chambers of Commerce that promotes trade and investment between the region and the United States and previously served four terms as a Governor for AmCham Singapore, including being elected three times as Chair.

Awarded a Special Service Commendation in the Clinton Administration, Steven served as Deputy General Counsel at the US Department of Transportation from 1994-1999.

A frequent analyst for global media, he also authors regular commentary and is the featured guest on Singapore’s MONEY FM International News Review.

A sought-after expert, he speaks frequently to businesses, investor groups, at universities and conferences across the region.

He received his B.A. from the University of Virginia and his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law.

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