The new Prime Minister has yet to express an attitude toward joining the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP).

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This is a significant trend for Visa and other payment technology providers such as MasterCard, American Express and Discover Financial as it signifies the importance of growth opportunity that exists in Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Latin American countries.

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