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Obama says Pacific trade deal can be struck 'this year'
Add BT as a preferred sourcePublished Thu, Sep 17, 2015 · 09:50 PM
Washington
US President Barack Obama on Wednesday expressed optimism that a vast Pacific trade deal can be reached before the end of the year, despite disputes over rules for key sectors.
Discussing a 12-country pact that brings together large and growing economies as diverse as the US, Japan and Vietnam, Mr Obama told business leaders: "I have confidence we can get it done and I believe we can get it done this year."
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