Australia and New Zealand

In Tokyo, the vice president will “lead the inaugural U.S.-Japan Economic Dialogue” with his Japanese counterpart.

“Time is of the essence or the doors may soon close on opportunities in the some of the largest and fastest growing economies in the TPP region.”

The country's trade minister, Steven Ciobo, said next week's summit “will continue to lay down markers about the new administration’s approach.”

“It would be quite beneficial for Australia and New Zealand to show some confidence that this could be moved forward.”

An Australian legislative committee tasked with reviewing the Trans-Pacific Partnership has recommended that the parliament not consider ratifying the trade agreement due to the United States' withdrawal, while also noting that the potential exists for a replacement regional deal in the Asia-Pacific without the U.S.

“There cannot be conflict between China and the United States, as both sides will lose and both sides cannot afford that.”

Turnbull: “There is also the opportunity for the TPP to proceed without the United States.”

Steven Ciobo reiterates his country's position that the U.S. needs more time to assess the deal.

Ambassadors from South Korea, Australia and Singapore on Dec. 13 expressed hope that President-elect Trump will take a second look at the now stalled Trans-Pacific Partnership and realize its benefits to the U.S., while also admitting that their messaging in support of trade agreements needs to shift moving forward.