USTR Says APEC Meeting Constitutes Milestone for TPP
The October meeting of Asia-Pacific Partnership (TPP) leaders on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Bali will be “an important milestone” in concluding negotiations, U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman said Sept. 9, speaking to more than 170…
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industry, government and academic stakeholders during a conference call. The meeting will offer an opportunity for heads of state to deliver guidance to trade ministers in TPP, he said, adding that the USTR will keep the stakeholders apprised of developments regarding sensitive issues that remain outstanding in the negotiations. “We won’t make these decisions in isolation. And we will be proactive about getting your participation in this process,” Froman said.