Trade Cases
October 5, 2015
Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement Reached
Written by Sandy Williams
The 12 countries of the Trans-Pacific Partnership have finally reached accord on an agreement after more than five years of intensive negotiations, effectively creating the world’s largest free trade zone.
US Trade Representative Michael Froman said in an announcement that the agreement will “support jobs, drive sustainable growth, foster inclusive development and promote innovation across the Asia-Pacific region.”
