Abe determined to secure TPP ratification despite bleak outlook

Abe determined to secure TPP ratification despite bleak outlook

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (L) replies to questions from Renho (R), leader of the main opposition Democratic Party, during a session of the House of Councillors' special committee on the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact at the Diet building in Tokyo on Nov. 24, 2016. Abe remained resolute in urging upper house lawmakers to approve the TPP, despite U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's pledge this week to effectively kill the deal by pulling the United States out as soon as he takes office. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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