Japan: U.S. Watching Abe's Stance On TPP Closely
WASHINGTON (Nikkei)--The U.S. intends to gauge the Liberal Democratic Party's commitment to strengthening bilateral relations by waiting to see if Japan will participate in the U.S.-led Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade pact.
Washington has welcomed the stance of LDP President Shinzo Abe, the presumptive prime minister, to forge stronger Japan-U.S. ties, including his decision to make the U.S. his first trip abroad as leader.
