Mustapa: "We are aware that congressional leaders appear not too keen to bring the bill forward during the lame duck session. The fate of the TPPA will therefore depend on whether the new US Presidency will ratify the agreement.
KUALA LUMPUR: International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed explained the status of the TPPA in a statement on Tuesday
1. The current US Administration under President Obama has recently indicated that they have exerted all efforts within its power to obtain Congressional approval of the TPPA. As ratification involves a legislative process, it is now up to Congressional leaders to decide on the next move.
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