U.S. encouraged by progress with Japan on Pacific trade pact, but 'tough' issues remain


  • World
  • Wednesday, 15 Oct 2014

TOKYO (Reuters) - Progress in U.S. talks with Japan towards a Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact is encouraging, but difficult issues remain, the acting deputy U.S. trade representative said on Wednesday.

Hopes of sealing the deal this year took a blow last month, when talks between the two nations seen as key to concluding the ambitious 12-nation trade pact hit a snag, with each side blaming the other for a stalemate over farm exports.

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