Inflation Reduction Act

The South Korea-U.S. economic partnership stands at a crossroads now that Trump is occupying the White House.

The Department of Labor's recent forced labor determination could push Jakarta into further dependence on China and Chinese firms.

The potent combination of dropping prices, reduced competitiveness, and access restrictions to China have hampered U.S. initiatives to boost manufacturing in industries like semiconductors and solar power.

Critical minerals sit at the intersection of three policy objectives for the United States – and at times the security, economic, and climate aims are in direct contradiction.

With the EU and U.S. increasingly using climate targets as trade barriers, Pakistan risks being left behind in the global trend toward sustainability. But it can also be an opportunity for Pakistan to build climate resilience.

Both China and the U.S. are looking to tariffs and other trade barriers to protect their clean energy industries. The outcome is likely to be a more protectionist world economy.

The two nations should place sustainable energy and critical minerals at the center of their relationship.

Compliance with the Biden administration's Inflation Reduction Act will be difficult. But it could bring Jakarta considerable long-term benefits.

Indonesia is keen to get increased access to the U.S. market, but China’s heavy presence in the country is causing concern in Washington. 

So far, most EV-related investment has come from Chinese and South Korean companies. Can the country succeed without Western involvement?

Southeast Asian countries were optimistic about cashing in on the Inflation Reduction Act, but there are several hurdles standing in the way.

The Inflation Reduction Act strained ties with South Korea, threatening further cooperation on U.S. priorities. How can Washington repair the damage?