Obama Emphasizes TPP in Call with New Australian Leader
President Barack Obama reiterated his commitment to close Trans-Pacific Partnership talks on a Sept. 16 call with newly-minted Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turbull, the White House said. Members of the Australian Liberal Party elected parliamentarian Turnbull on Sept. 14 to…
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take over as the Australian prime minister, in a move that puts Tony Abbott, a staunch TPP proponent, out of office. The election could pave the way for a sweeping cabinet reshuffle, said Australian media (here). Trade Minister Andrew Robb has been a central figure in the drive to close TPP negotiations (see 1503180062). Turnbull recently touted the merits of free trade agreements and called for China's inclusion in TPP (here).