WASHINGTON, Aug 21 (Reuters) - A study released on Tuesday warned the United States could lose 2,600 auto industry jobs and thousands more in the broader economy if Japan is allowed to join a proposed free trade pact at the center of President Barack Obama's trade agenda.
U.S. automakers continue to build their case against Japan's entry into an Asia-Pacific trade deal with a new report showing thousands in job losses and a drop in U.S. production.
Ten Senate Democrats urged the White House to oppose Japan's entry into Asia-Pacific trade deal talks.
During this past week, some of America’s most important Pacific trading partners converged in San Diego for another round of discussions to negotiate expanded trade in the Pacific region. The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade pact presents strong growth opportunities for American workers and the overall economy.
Washington -Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney doesn't support including Japan in free-trade talks, a spokeswoman said Thursday.