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