The decision to pivot to Asia started during the Bush years and through its inception had the backing of a wide number of individuals including Secretary Clinto

The decision to pivot to Asia started during the Bush years and through its inception had the backing of a wide number of individuals including Secretary Clinton. The actual discussions being had involve 11 other nations and hundreds of international corporations. The now "Rebalance" to Asia is an Obama term and the TPP negotiating position of the United States is informed by its national security interests to contain China - but it can hardly be called "President Obama's Deal".