Negotiators Meet On Tough Issues, But No Clear Signs Of Progress

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam -- Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) chief negotiators discussed the most vexing issues here this week, including market access in terms of tariffs, investment, services and government procurement, but showed little sign of substantive progress, according to sources here. Sources briefed on the discussions said not much progress had been made in any particular area, and said talks largely revolved around certain technical issues instead of dealing with the outstanding politically sensitive questions. Some sources saw this...