A broad range of groups are expressing concern that Japan won't be able to meet the high standards of an Asia-Pacific trade deal, and are urging a careful examination of Tokyo's push to join talks.
Business groups, lawmakers and U.S. automakers are calling on Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to provide specifics as to how he will open his nation's markets to a wide array of U.S. exports, especially autos, before the nation is given a seat at the negotiating table of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).
Abe has formally announced his nation's intent to join the 11-nation TPP trade deal talks as part of his plans to bolster Japan's economy.
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The Hill