Why the TPP is the linchpin of the Asia rebalance

July 28, 2015

This week, twelve trade ministers meet in Hawaii to try to complete negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement. If they succeed, there will be substantial benefits for their nations and a big diplomatic win for the Obama administration. If they fail, the accord risks getting bogged down in U.S. presidential politics and puts into question the rebalance to Asia.

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Topics: ECONOMIC GROWTH MEGA-REGIONAL AGREEMENT REGIONAL INTEGRATION

Regions: CHINA ASIA-PACIFIC

Authors: THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTION

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