Obama Likely To Raise TPP At Panama Business Summit; Froman Not Attending

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President Obama will likely highlight his administration's commitment to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations during a business event on the sidelines of the Summit of the Americas in Panama this week, but U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman is not slated to accompany the president during his trip - a potential signal that Obama will not engage in substantive discussions with TPP leaders on the margins of the summit. AUSTR spokesman confirmed that Froman will not attend the April 10-11 Summit of the Americas, which involves leaders of all Western Hemisphere countries, including TPP partners Canada, Mexico, Peru and Chile. One business source this indicates that no serious discussions on TPP will take place as Obama is reliant on Froman when it comes to this issue.