President Barack Obama said in Tokyo the U.S. will restart talks to potentially take part in a regional Asia-Pacific free trade agreement known as the Trans Pacific Partnership that currently includes Singapore, Brunei, Chile and New Zealand.

WSJ: U.S. to 'Engage' in Asia-Pacific Free Trade Pact

We also noted the development of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) as a high-standard agreement, which will boost trade and investment and promote regional economic integration throughout the Asia Pacific region and beyond.

WHITEHOUSE: Joint Statement of the 4th ASEAN-U.S. Leaders' Meeting