The United States and 11 other nations Monday reached the most ambitious trade pact in a generation, aiming to liberalize commerce in 40 percent of the world’s economy in a deal that faces skepticism from both parties in Congress.The accord would phase out tariffs on thousands of goods and establish uniform rules of commerce.
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