The 11 remaining countries of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) are moving forward after the departure of the United States early this year. They recently concluded three-day negotiations in Sydney, meant to map a way forward and broadly address certain issues that will be discussed more thoroughly at the group's September meeting in Japan. And while the Sydney meeting was seen as a success, there is still some uncertainty over how the group will progress without the United States. Japan, Australia and New Zealand — all enthusiastic to see progress made — served facilitating roles in the talks, while Mexico and Canada arrived with their own amendments, which they hoped to see made quickly. The TPP could have the power to set standards in other trade deals, and the two North American countries were aiming to reshape the agreement in a way that will benefit them in current NAFTA renegotiations.