date:Aug 06, 2015
im trade agreement ended on August 1 without hammering out a deal to create the most ambitious free trade zone in a generation, with several issues, including agricultural products key sticking points.
The negotiating countries are eyeing convening another ministerial meeting in late August. No date has yet been set.
Japanese Economic and Fiscal Policy Minister Akira Amari said he is confident a deal can be struck at the next meeting.
The TPP, which would cover around 40 percent of global out