It Was a Good Kick-Off Meeting of CPTPP, Says Professor Wantanabe

The video discusses a recent kickoff meeting involving 11 countries aimed at enhancing free trade across the Asia Pacific. It highlights the challenges faced by countries like Malaysia, Brunei, Chile, and Peru in ratifying agreements due to domestic politics. The discussion also covers future expectations for ASEAN countries in trade negotiations and market access. Additionally, it touches on the ongoing struggle against protectionism and the role of globalization, with references to Japan's trade policies and agreements like TPP and RCEP.

What role does domestic politics play in the ratification process of trade agreements according to the text?

What are the implications of the TPP 11 and other trade agreements mentioned in the text for international trade?