Japan's Possible Entry Into the Trans-Pacific Partnership and Its Implications

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Library of Congress. Foreign Affairs Division

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Provides brief overview of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TTP), a free trade agreement to encourage trade liberalization in the Asia-Pacific region; and discusses implications of possible...

Provides brief overview of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TTP), a free trade agreement to encourage trade liberalization in the Asia-Pacific region; and discusses implications of possible entry of Japan into TPP negotiations. Reviews U.S.-Japan economic ties, pending challenges, overall U.S. and Japanese objectives, Japanese politics in relation to TPP, views of U.S. stakeholders, and outlook, possible outcomes, and consequences of Japan joining TPP.

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