Over the past month, leaders from across the globe have met in a series of forums to discuss global trade, investment, and security across the Asia-Pacific. From the Asia Pacific Economic Conference (APEC) to the East Asia Summit, leaders are advancing key economic and security priorities for the coming year, ranging from strengthening regional connectivity to promoting environmental goods trade.

US and Chinese negotiators are gearing up for a busy quarter as they head into bilateral and multilateral trade and investment talks. This fall, US negotiators will participate in the US-China Joint Committee on Commerce and Trade (JCCT) negotiations—the primary forum used by both governments to raise industry-specific concerns and discuss cross-cutting issues—as well as prepare for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting.