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Japan and the Trans-Pacific Partnership
June 16, 2023
Abe’s Unfinished Business: Japan’s Agriculture Reform
By Zhuoran Li
Abe Shinzo is often considered Japan’s most powerful prime minister. But he faced steep political opposition in one of his primary goals.
September 10, 2020
Abe’s Regional Diplomacy: Results and Limitations
By Mie Oba
Broad regional trends ultimately constrained an active foreign policy.
January 11, 2019
Pacific Trade Norms Established as US Producers Fear Losses
By Nicole L. Freiner
With TPP-11 entering into force late last year, the Asia-Pacific has a new set of trade rules.
November 14, 2017
Japan's Rush to Conclude TPP-11
By Aurelia George Mulgan
Shinzo Abe's government can't afford to see the Trans-Pacific Partnership fail.
July 08, 2017
With EU Deal, Japan Sends Powerful Message on Free Trade
By Anthony Fensom
The Japan-EU deal is a political win for Abe and a repudiation of Trump-style protectionism.
November 11, 2016
Trump Election Kills TPP
By Catherine Putz
President-elect Donald Trump promises to roll back free trade, starting with aborting TPP and killing NAFTA.
July 12, 2016
Japan Election Results: It's the Economy, Abe
By Mina Pollmann
After a big victory by the ruling coalition, all eyes turn toward the potential for economic reforms.
March 24, 2016
Japan: Shinzo Abe’s Upcoming Election Test
By Aurelia George Mulgan
Will Japan’s farmers revolt against the LDP in the July Upper House election?
March 19, 2016
Japan: Why the TPP Bill Will Pass the Diet
By Markus Winter
Despite opposition efforts, here is why the bill will pass through parliament.
February 05, 2016
TPP: The Ratification Race is On
By Catherine Putz
All eyes will be on the United States (and Japan), which can make or break the massive free trade agreement.
November 30, 2015
Abe Touts the TPP in Battle to Define the Regional Order
By Aurelia George Mulgan
China’s push into the South China Sea is behind the growing awareness of the strategic value of the TPP.
October 29, 2015
What Next for the Trans-Pacific Partnership?
By Francisco J. Sanchez
With the TPP, the Asia-Pacific has the opportunity to shape the future of international commerce.
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