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It's proving difficult for President Obama to win over Democrats on trade so far.

Just Do It: Obama Tries To Sway Skeptical Democrats On Trade

8:59am May 01, 2015

by Scott Horsley

The president is finding it tough to get Democrats on board with a Pacific trade deal. He's meeting with some who might be open to it and even going to Nike headquarters next week for an event.

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe speaks during a joint press conference at the White House with President Obama on Tuesday. Abe is urging U.S. lawmakers to approve a trans-Pacific trade deal.

Japan's Abe Pushes The Pacific Trade Deal Onto Center Stage

5:01pm April 29, 2015

by Marilyn Geewax

The Japanese prime minister used his time in the spotlight in Washington to promote the Trans-Pacific Partnership, saying it would create both prosperity and peace. Democrats remain skeptical.

President Obama and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe approach the podiums for a joint press conference Tuesday at the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington. President Obama is hoping to finalize a new trade agreement with Japan and other Asian na

Obama Confident In Asia Trade Pact, But Track Record For Deals Is Spotty

8:51am April 29, 2015

by Scott Horsley

Following a South Korean trade pact in 2012, the U.S. deficit with that country widened by 80 percent. But some argue that if the U.S. doesn't create trade rules, there won't be any.

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U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman, left, meets Japanese Economy Minister Akira Amari in Tokyo. The United States and Japan are nearing a major trade deal, according to Japan's prime minister.

Japan, U.S. 'Close' To Major Deal

12:37pm April 20, 2015

by Miles Parks

A 12-country trade agreement hinges on negotiations between Japan and the United States.

Politics And A Food Fight Are Stalling A Major U.S.-Asia Trade Deal

10:30am November 11, 2014

by Marilyn Geewax

Supporters of expanded trade with Asian nations hoped this week would bring completion of a major deal, but U.S. and Japanese negotiators — and Obama and congressional Republicans — still don't agree.