Trump, Abe to Discuss Potential Bilateral Deal and TPP at Washington Summit

February 2, 2017

US President Donald Trump has announced plans to meet with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Washington to discuss trade and security matters in what will be the first face-to-face talks between the leaders since Trump took office last month. The leaders had earlier met informally in New York in November. 

 

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Topics: MEGA-REGIONAL AGREEMENT

Regions: JAPAN UNITED STATES

Authors: INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR TRADE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (ICTSD)

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