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Asia trade deal: Obama's pivot to nowhere

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Asia trade deal: Obama's pivot to nowhere Tuesday June 16 th , 2015  at  11:36 AM 1 Share Story highlights House Democrats mounted a revolt against their own president on Friday in refusing to back a key step to achieving a pan-Asian trade deal There are fears of an unintentional clash between U.S. and Chinese ships and planes in the region Washington (CNN) There's more than President Barack Obama's legacy, or his wounded pride, on the line in the showdown with Congress over a huge pan-Pacific trade deal. As lawmakers appear ready to thwart Obama's renewed effort this week to secure the power to conclude pacts such as the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership, the implications for U.S. global power and prestige could linger long after he leaves office in January 2017. With U.S. regional allies anxious about China's rise and willingness to project military power, Obama has made what is known as his "Asian pivot&