US TPP

U.S. involvement in the region needs a larger economic component – an area where U.S. policy used to be strong.

The U.S. was critical in convincing Japan to join the trade pact. Now Tokyo wants to bring Washington back into the fold.

Patience – and careful attention to laying the domestic groundwork – would benefit both countries more than a race to join the trade pact.

The geopolitical rationale was always there, but the creation of RCEP changes the narrative about the TPP and American jobs.

The administration needs to unveil a more comprehensive approach to the region soon.

A closer look at the significance and implications of the move.

America did not become "great" by putting itself "first."

With Trump doubling down on America’s exit from the agreement, it is worth looking at what that might actually mean.

We need to be clear-eyed about where there is competition and where there is not.

It’s too early to declare the agreement dead, and countries are already weighing alternatives.

One year after Atlanta, uncertainty remains but the agreement could yet survive.