Announce intension to join the Trans-Pacific Strategic Partnership Agreement (TPP) during 2011 and take speedy action to conclude an economic partnership agreement (EPA) with the European Union.

FORBES: "Key to Rebuilding Japan: Ten Decisions and Actions"

Yesterday, May 9, representatives of Japan, China, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, India, and the ten countries of ASEAN convened in Brunei for the inaugural negotiation of what is hoped will become by 2015 the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) free trade agreement.

FORBES: Connect

The Presidents also noted the economic opportunities the Trans Pacific Partnership Free Trade Agreement presents for Chile and the United States and the importance of negotiating a high standard, comprehensive agreement as rapidly as possible.

WHITEHOUSE: President Obama on the United States and Latin America

In the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement, we are negotiating with further build-up of this economic condition.

WHITEHOUSE: President Obama's Bilateral Meeting with His Majesty Sultan of Brunei | The White House