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Japan may have tricky time passing TPP after making concessions on rice, beef

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imageJapan agreed to lower tariffs on beef as a part of the Trans-Pacific Partnership.Reuters

Japan, by far the second-biggest economy in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) behind the US, played a key role in finalizing the trade pact in Atlanta over the weekend.

The accord represents Act II of the strengthening relationship between Japan and the US...

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