(MENAFN- AFP) US President Barack Obama on Wednesday expressed optimism that a vast Pacific trade deal can be reached before the end of the year, despite remaining disputes over key sectors.
Addressing the 12-country pact that brings together large and growing economies as diverse as the United States, Japan and Vietnam, Obama told business leaders, "I have confidence we can get it done, and I believe we can get it done this year."
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