Asia must keep pushing for free trade after U.S. election: experts

Tokyo symposium highlights protectionism worries amid potential Trump comeback

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Experts discuss Asia's response to global issues likely to arise after this year’s U.S. presidential election during a symposium in Tokyo on March 15. (Photo by Akira Kitado)

AKIRA KITADO, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Asia must maintain the momentum for free trade and an open global economy after the U.S. presidential election this year, international affairs experts said at a symposium in Tokyo on Friday, as concerns grow over a possible increase in U.S. protectionism, depending on the outcome of the vote.

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