Fighting Without Weapons, Trading Without Profit… Shinzo Abe’s visit to the USA

... consensus within Japan, the enthusiasm about the TPP’s prospects shown by Shinzo Abe in his speech to the US Congress is perplexing. There is a very strong lobby, primarily in the agricultural and motor vehicle industries, actively condemning Japan’s participation in the TPP talks. The main reason for the keenness shown by the Japanese prime minister is most likely his desire to confirm once again for all to hear the USA’s key role not only in the security of the Asia-Pacific region but also in its economic development....