Japanese politicians are remarking on overnight developments, mainly on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)

Foreign minister Kono:

  • Would be happy if the US came back to TPP
  • Can't have partial renegotiation of TPP

Japan Economy and Trade minister Seko:

  • Want to check details and intention of Trump comments
  • Economy will likely be discussed at japan - US summit

Fin min Aso

  • need to confirm what Trump actually said on TPP
  • Welcome Trump statement if reports are true
  • Abe and Trump could discuss TPP at upcoming meeting