The United States is an Indo-Pacific power. The region, stretching from our Pacific coastline to the Indian Ocean, is home to more than half of the world’s people, nearly two-thirds of the world’s economy, and seven of the world’s largest militaries. More members of the U.S. military are based in the region than in any other outside the United States. It supports more than three million American jobs and is the source of nearly $900 billion in foreign direct investment in the United States. In the years ahead, as the region drives as much as two-thirds of global economic growth, its influence will only grow—as will its importance to the United States. Read More
This report, presented at APCAC 2018 details the Asia-Pacific Initiatives for U.S economic expansion and provides recommendations that focus on initiatives that will make it easier for America and American business to compete and do business in Asia. Click here to read the report