Pacific and European trade deals may be back on track as US Senate votes again

Democrats reach compromise on new votes after decision on Tuesday seemed to deal fatal blow to White House's pursuit of new on TPP and TTIP free trade agreements with Asia and Europe

The US Senate reached a compromise on Wednesday to advance Barack Obama's sweeping trade agenda, one day after a failed vote dealt an early blow to the White House's pursuit of new free trade agreements with Asia and Europe.

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