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Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 18, 2016
With Trump win, China looks to seize Asia free trade leadership
China will position itself as free trade's new champion at an Asia-Pacific summit this weekend, with the Communist government seeking to project economic leadership as the Trans-Pacific Partnership languishes under President-elect Donald Trump.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 17, 2016
China ready to play next U.S. leader for a fool
As Donald Trump wastes time fighting the economic wars of the past, Beijing will have space to devise a winning formula for the future.
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 12, 2016
Obama administration suspends TPP approval bid
U.S. President Barack Obama's administration has suspended its efforts to win congressional approval for the Trans-Pacific Partnership before President-elect Donald Trump takes office, saying Friday that the fate of the free trade pact was up to Trump and Republican lawmakers.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 12, 2016
Peru's leader suggests replacing TPP with new trade deal that excludes U.S.
Peru President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski told Russian media that Pacific-rim countries can forge a new trade deal that includes China to replace the U.S.-led TPP that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to scrap.
EDITORIALS
Nov 11, 2016
Japan-U.S. ties in the Trump era
The incoming Trump presidency could provide Japan with an opportunity to reassess its priorities in its relations with the U.S.
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 11, 2016
'End of global austerity' seen if Trump loosens purse strings, starts reflation campaign
From construction companies in Spain to copper traders in London's financial district, Donald Trump's victory in the U.S. presidential election is being felt around the world as investors bet on a lasting rise in global inflation.
BUSINESS
Nov 10, 2016
TPP appears dead with Trump heading to White House
The president-elect's mantra of “America first” is likely a death knell for the Pacific trade pact's chances of clearing Congress.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 10, 2016
Abenomics hits new hurdle as Trump win roils outlook
The Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement was expected to spark the structural reforms long promised under Abenomics, but Donald Trump's victory has all but doomed it.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 10, 2016
China state media warns Trump against isolationism, calls for status quo
Chinese state media have warned the U.S. president-elect against isolationism and interventionism, calling instead for the United States to actively work with China to maintain the international status quo.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 4, 2016
Ruling bloc rams TPP bill through committee
The ruling coalition steamrolls a TPP ratification bill through the Lower House Trans-Pacific Partnership panel, infuriating opposition lawmakers and sparking chaos in the Diet.
BUSINESS
Nov 3, 2016
Citing national security, U.S. senators urge panel to reject China metals giant's planned buyout of Aleris
Twelve U.S. senators on Wednesday urged that a national security review panel reject Chinese aluminum giant Zhongwang International Group Ltd.'s proposed $2.3 billion purchase of U.S. aluminum products maker Aleris Corp.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 2, 2016
Ruling coalition gives up trying to pass TPP-ratifying bill after minister's gaffe
After a round of fresh calls for the resignation of the agriculture minister, the coalition decides to throw in the towel.
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 29, 2016
The ill effects of creeping protectionism
As the experience in the 1930s showed, the easiest way to derail an already-feeble global economic recovery is to unleash a protectionist trade war.
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 29, 2016
EU and Canada to sign trade pact after Belgians approve changes
Canada and the European Union will sign a landmark free trade deal on Sunday after key votes in Belgian regional assemblies on Friday ended opposition that had threatened to destroy the agreement.
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 28, 2016
China eyes biggest opening for private business in decades
After weak first-quarter investment figures added to concerns about the outlook for China's economy, one of the government's most powerful policymaking bodies commissioned a study of private businesses to discover how to turn it around.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / ANALYSIS
Oct 25, 2016
Why gutting NAFTA is unlikely to create U.S. jobs
Both U.S. presidential candidates routinely criticize free-trade deals they blame for the loss of American jobs.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 21, 2016
Belgian region's rejection imperils EU-Canada trade deal
The Belgian region of Wallonia rejected new amendments to a planned EU-Canada free trade agreement on Thursday, reaffirming its opposition and so threatening the entire deal, a flagship of European Union trade policy.

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