“We were given the impression that there is a possibility that the trade deal will be approved by Congress. Mustapa said the US had been consistent in its stand on the TPP and had been communicating regularly on its development. “However, it (TPP) requires the approval of (both) the Senate and House of Representatives,” he added. (Under the US Constitution, all legislative powers vested in Congress shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives). Mustapa said if the TPP were not approved by Congress, the signatory countries would have to discuss the next course of action.

Source: New Strait Times November 03, 2016 01:31 UTC