The Indo-Pacific region’s rapidly growing economies and pivotal trade routes endow its strategic importance in global economic and geopolitical affairs. The increasing tensions among key players that play out in the region, highlight the urgent need for robust frameworks that safeguard not only its economic prosperity but also its security. In this context, the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) represents an initial attempt in creating a rules-based framework that aims to promote economic integration, strengthen resilience, and enhance cooperation among countries within the region.