Japan joins multilateral free-trade talks, hopes to boost economy – Los Angeles Times
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Japan joins multilateral free-trade talks, hopes to boost economy
Los Angeles Times REPORTING FROM TOKYO –- Desperate to jumpstart an already moribund economy further crippled by the March earthquake and tsunami, Japan announced plans to join talks for a multinational, Asia-rim free-trade initiative. Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda … Obama seeks to hitch US economy to Asian growth Pacific rim leaders mull ways to fend off EU woes Push for Pacific free trade block gains traction |
