Major progress has been made in the long running trans Pacific trade deal. Photo / NZ Herald
An announcement of the outcome of Trans-Pacific Partnership discussions has been delayed.
Japanese Economic and Fiscal Policy Minister Akira Amari told reporters in Atlanta progress had been made on a number of sticking points in the agreement - including dairy, a crucial issue for New Zealand.
"There was major progress
over the outstanding issues of pharmaceuticals, dairy products and place-of-origin rules for automobiles," he said.
A press conference was initially scheduled to be held at 9am NZT. That was delayed to 11am NZT, and has now been delayed until further notice.
A plenary session was held this morning after discussion had led many in Atlanta to think a deal was being reached.
