Comments on Canada's, Japan's and Mexico's Interests

The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments to the Trade Policy Staff Committee of the United States Trade Representative on the expressions of interest in the Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade (TPP) negotiations by Canada, Japan and Mexico. RILA strongly supports the negotiation of a comprehensive TPP, and the stated objective to achieve a high- standard, 21st century agreement with a membership and coverage that provides economically significant market access opportunities. RILA believes that the addition of Canada, Japan and Mexico to the TPP would contribute meaningfully to the achievement of these goals.