The Business Times

International

The Business Times
Subscribe
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterView more
The Business Times
Create a free account with Business Times for seamless access across SPH Media products.
REGISTER
LOGIN

International

SUBSCRIBERS

Asia eyeing bilateral trade pacts with US after Trump ditches TPP

But getting traction may not be easy, given his attacks on trade deals and his "America First" policy on jobs

Published Wed, Feb 15, 2017 · 09:50 PM
Share this article.

Hong Kong

EVERYTHING old is new again when it comes to trade deals.

There's been a flurry of interest in reverting to one-on-one talks with the US after President Donald Trump ditched a 12-nation Pacific trade pact. Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe went to Washington in part to talk about the potential for a bilateral agreement.

The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) went well beyond traditional pacts and addressed everything from intellectual property rights to state-owned enterprises to labour standards. In theory, direct deals should be easier.

Still, getting traction may not prove that simple, given Mr Trump's attacks on trade deals in general and his "America First" policy o…

BT is now on Telegram!

For daily updates on weekdays and specially selected content for the weekend. Subscribe to  t.me/BizTimes

International

SUPPORT SOUTH-EAST ASIA'S LEADING FINANCIAL DAILY

Get the latest coverage and full access to all BT premium content.

SUBSCRIBE NOW

Browse corporate subscription here