Senators from car states ask Obama to keep Japan out of TPP negotiations

WASHINGTON — Ten U.S. senators have urged President Barack Obama not to agree to Japan's participation in negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership due to the potential negative impact on the American automotive industry, according to their recent letter to the president.

"As senators representing states in which the U.S. automotive industry has a strong presence, we are particularly worried about the impact that Japan's inclusion will have on American carmakers and their workers," the lawmakers said.