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In reply to the discussion: Clinton's opposition to the TPP is insulting [View all]Art_from_Ark
(27,247 posts)I certainly believe the Trans-Pacific Partnership holds great benefits for Japans economy
. I think the Trans-Pacific Partnership is one way that could really enhance our relationship.
Newseum, Washington, D.C., Jan. 29, 2013.
We also discussed the Trans-Pacific Partnership and we shared perspectives on Japans possible participation, because we think this holds out great economic opportunities to all participating nations.
On her meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida, Washington, D.C. , Jan. 18, 2013.
So its fair to say that our economies are entwined, and we need to keep upping our game both bilaterally and with partners across the region through agreements like the Trans-Pacific Partnership or TPP. Australia is a critical partner. This TPP sets the gold standard in trade agreements to open free, transparent, fair trade, the kind of environment that has the rule of law and a level playing field. And when negotiated, this agreement will cover 40 percent of the worlds total trade and build in strong protections for workers and the environment.
Adelaide, South Australia, Nov. 15, 2012.
There is new momentum in our trade agenda with the recent passage of the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement and our ongoing work on a binding, high-quality Trans-Pacific Partnership, the so-called TPP. The TPP will bring together economies from across the Pacific, developed and developing alike, into a single 21st century trading community.
Honolulu, HI, Nov. 10, 2011.
Economists expect that Vietnam would be among the countries under the Trans-Pacific Partnership to benefit the most. And we hope to finalize this agreement by the end of the year.
With Foreign Minister Pham Binh Minh, Hanoi, Vietnam, July 10, 2012.
Now, weve seen how bilateral trade benefits both sides. Our challenge now is to broaden those benefits. That means we have to look for even more opportunities to increase trade and investment between us. And it means that we work harder to broaden the benefits of trade even beyond our two countries. Australia is an important partner in negotiating the ambitious new multilateral trade deal called the Trans Pacific Partnership. Over time, we hope to deliver a groundbreaking agreement that connects countries as diverse as Peru and Vietnam with America and Australia to create a new free trade zone that can galvanize commerce, competition, and growth across the entire Pacific region.
Melbourne, Australia, Nov. 7, 2010.
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rundown/clintons-quotes-favoring-pacific-trade-pact-now-opposes/