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: Malaysia is exploring other options, including negotiating bilateral free trade agreements (FTA) with countries in the Trans Pacific Partnership in the event the agreement does not materialise.
International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed (pic) said this would only be done when there is confirmation the agreement has fallen through.
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