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Art_from_Ark

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5. Yes, the Japanese Parliament is supposed to vote on this

Reply to aspirant (Reply #4)

Mon Jun 29, 2015, 05:41 AM

Jun 2015

Last edited Mon Jun 29, 2015, 08:46 AM - Edit history (1)

Here is the conundrum: While the conservative ruling party is officially pushing this, a large part of their support comes from rural areas, which are on the front lines of the TPP opposition. Thus, the parliamentary vote is being delayed. I don't think the average ruling party politician wants to upset constituencies like these:

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Could anyone here keep us updated [View all] aspirant Jun 2015 OP

I am in Japan Art_from_Ark Jun 2015 #1

Farming and potential medical concerns aspirant Jun 2015 #2

There are other concerns as well Art_from_Ark Jun 2015 #3

Does the Japanese government vote on TPP like us? aspirant Jun 2015 #4

Yes, the Japanese Parliament is supposed to vote on this Art_from_Ark Jun 2015 #5

If Japan votes NO aspirant Jun 2015 #6