Senators Slam Big Tech Bias in IPEF

Posted 4/28/23

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and six of her colleagues have sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai and Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, expressing concerns about the impact of including skewed digital trade rules in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF).

The lawmakers argue that these rules could hinder the U.S. government's ability to promote competition, regulate AI, and protect consumer and worker privacy. They are also urging the USTR to prioritize transparency during IPEF negotiations.

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