Japan's lower house ratifies TPP as U.S. prospects diminish

Japan's lower house ratifies TPP as U.S. prospects diminish

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (R) claps his hands as the House of Representatives voted to ratify the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement and passed a related bill on Nov. 10, 2016, despite diminished prospects for ratification of the pact by the United States following Donald Trump's victory in the presidential election. At left is farm minister Yuji Yamamoto, who is under fire over his gaffes related to the matter. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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