Asia-Pacific trade ministers convened a two-day meeting in the Chinese city of Suzhou on May 22 and 23 as governments across the region grapple with trade imbalances, supply chain risks, and economic uncertainty.
The gathering of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministers Responsible for Trade is a key preparatory ministerial meeting ahead of the main APEC Economic Leaders’ Summit in November at Shenzhen. It allows senior officials to narrow differences on contentious topics such as trade imbalances and emerging technologies, setting the stage for decisions at the leaders’ level.
The event brought together officials from the group’s 21 member economies, which collectively account for nearly half of all global trade. Discussions focused on advancing regional economic integration, supporting the World Trade Organisation (WTO), and newer industries such as artificial intelligence….Â
APEC Trade Ministers Meet in China Amid Global Trade Tensions
