Despite the rejection of the TPP, the United States speaks of their commitment to a "free and open" Indo-Pacific region

Secretary of State, Michael Pompeo, does not have any very subtle words against China in referring to the US commitment to a free and open "Indo-Pacific region" "despite the decision made by President Donald Trump last year to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Economic Cooperation Agreement (TPP).

Before starting a tour through Asia, Pompeo said Monday at the US Chamber of Commerce. that the country believes in "strategic partnerships, no strategic dependence", a veiled criticism of China's efforts to attract countries with cheap finance for infrastructure projects and its Belt Initiative and Road Silk, a project "With US companies, citizens around the world know what they see is what they get: honest contracts, honest terms and no need for underlying nonsense. . of the table, "said Pompeo.Another advantage of the United States, he said, is that" we will help them preserve their people from coercion or the great domination of power. "

Pompeo's speech comes at a time when the United States and China is in a growing trade war that economists warn could undermine global growth.The Trump administration has given the public up to Tuesday to comment on its plan to impose tariffs on 16 billion US dollars worth of imported Chinese products US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said last week that tensions with China are a "chronic problem" that could take years to solve.

The Secretary of State admitted that some nations may doubt US commitments with the region after Trump left negotiations over the TPP. the United States is working to build "high-level" bilateral trade agreements, although many badysts and even House Speaker Paul Ryan say the US decision was a mistake, in part because the PTP had Intended to counter the influence of China.

Following the withdrawal of the United States, the trade ministers of the 11 countries that continued the TPP talks – Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore and Vietnam signed a new agreement in Chile on March 8.

The new agreement expands the rules of free trade beyond agriculture and services. the digital economy and the adoption of stronger protections for intellectual property. Unlike a traditional trade agreement that simply covers the exchange of goods and services, there are broader requirements in areas such as labor issues, the environment and government procurement.

Bilateral Trade Agreements

Speech by Pompeo He suggested no change in the position of the United States. about the agreement. "As we work with our partners to develop better and higher-quality bilateral trade agreements, our companies continue to advance US economic interests by expanding their presence in the region," said Pompeo (19659010). Japan's top policymakers said the government would oppose US efforts. for having created a trade agreement between the two nations, saying that he should rather return to the TPP.

Trump addressed the issue on Twitter in April, when he wrote: "While Japan and South Korea want us to return to TPP, I do not like the agreement for the states United States Too many contingencies and no way out if it does not work Bilateral agreements are much more efficient, profitable and better for our workers, look how bad the WTO is for the US 19659003] Pompeo delivered the speech as he prepares to travel to Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia from August 1-5 to attend a meeting of Foreign Ministers of the Association of Nations of the United Nations. South-East Asia will also aim to ensure that countries remain committed to maintaining economic sanctions against North Korea.