TPP: Beware of the Japan Hype

Just as is the case in the US, there is very strong domestic opposition to TPP in Japan.

By Jean-Pierre Lehmann, April 29, 2015

Takeaways

Just as is the case in the US, there is very strong domestic opposition to TPP in Japan.
Japanese nationalists argue that TPP will make Japan a colony of the United States.
Even at a time when the country fears China, Japanese pride is still wounded when it looks at America.
Abe’s actual ability to deliver on a deal is very much in doubt.

With Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Washington, expectations are high that the U.S.-Japan bilateral relationship will be significantly strengthened.http://www.theglobalist.com/tpp-beware-of-japan-hype-abe/