[국제]Biden suggests return or expansion of TPP without participation in RCEP



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US President-elect Biden indicated the possibility of returning or expanding or reorganizing the Pacific Rim Economic Partnership Agreement, TPP instead of participating in RCEP in connection with the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement and RCEP signed by 15 countries in the Asia-Pacific region.

Rather than let China lead the Asia-Pacific region, Biden said the United States could set the rules and said details would be revealed after taking office in January next year.

Reporter Lee Dong-hun.

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When asked by reporters if they are considering participating in RCEP, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement signed by 15 Asia-Pacific countries, Biden drew a line to participate in the China-led RCEP.

[조 바이든 / 미 대통령 당선인 : 중국이나 다른 나라들이 그 지역에서 유일하게 역할을 한다는 이유로 주도권을 행사하도록 하는 대신 미국이 규칙을 정할 수 있습니다.]

He stressed the cooperation of democratic fields around the world, saying that the United States accounts for 25% of world trade volume and needs to go with democratic countries that account for another 25% or more.

Biden also unveiled his principles for managing the economy in a call with world leaders.

He said he will invest in American workers to increase America’s competitiveness and that future trade deals will bring working conditions and environmental issues to the negotiating table.

He also stressed that he would not go after the same punitive trade that the Trump administration did.

[조 바이든 / 미 대통령 당선인 : 친구의 눈을 손가락으로 찌르거나 독재자를 옹호하고자 하는 생각이 나에게는 전혀 없습니다.]

Biden said, however, that there is only one president in the United States, and it is before his inauguration.

He said he is preparing to reveal details on the 21st, the day after the opening ceremony in January next year.

In response, the US media believe that Biden-elect, who served as vice president during the Obama administration, which promoted the TPP, may return to the TPP after taking office.

This is YTN Dongheon Lee.

[저작권자(c) YTN & YTN plus 무단전재 및 재배포 금지]
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