Australian prime minister says there remains a ‘unprejudiced degree of optimism’ the free trade deal will win backingMalcolm Turnbull says his government is continuing to urge the US Congress to ratify the Trans-Pacific Partnership because the deal underscores America’s strategic commitment to the rule of law in the Asia-Pacific region.
The Australian prime minister’s comments to travelling reporters in unique York near as President Barack Obama is making what is being characterised in the US as last-ditch efforts to persuade Congress to support the controversial deal. The presidential hopefuls Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton oppose it. Related: Selling free trade is a tall order. But Chris Bowen is doing better than Scott Morrison | Greg Jericho Related: Julie Bishop says Australia will look elsewhere if US doesn't pass trade deal Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com