CPTPP

Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership

The next shoe drops. The Northback (Grassy Mountain) interests file an international investment law claim against Canada
In December 2024, the Australian parent companies of Northback Holdings filed a Request for Arbitration) with Canada under the terms of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.
EU and CPTPP agree to progress with "historic" digital trade deal, Canada's international trade minister says
The European Union and the parties to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership agreed on Friday to move ​forward with reaching a "historic" digital trade agreement between both ​trading blocs.
How China plans to dominate global trade long after Trump
China sees an opening to turn President Donald Trump's tariffs to its advantage by reshaping global trade in ways that would insulate its $19 trillion economy from US pressure far into the future.
Carney constructs a mega anti-Trump trade alliance
The Canadian prime minister is spearheading discussions between the EU and a major Indo-Pacific trade bloc after calling on middle powers to join forces.
Philippines negotiates banana tariff cut with Japan ahead of CPTPP bid
The Philippines government is negotiating lower tariffs on banana exports to Japan as a stopgap measure before the country secures zero duties through its potential membership in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
President Lee Jae-myung frames Fukushima seafood ban as CPTPP agenda
President Lee Jae-myung stated that the issue of lifting the import ban on Fukushima seafood could be addressed as a key agenda item for negotiations on joining the CPTPP (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) ahead of the Korea-Japan summit.
Korea to push for service sector FTA with China, CPTPP affiliation for export momentum
Korea aims to strengthen its export-driven economy by pursuing a service-sector Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with China and joining the Japan-led Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
Australia says Indonesia ready to join CPTPP
Indonesia has been officially recognized by Australia as a country ready to start the accession process for the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), a major regional trade bloc. Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto confirmed this development, highlighting that Indonesia’s strong existing policy framework aligns well with CPTPP requirements.
CPTPP trade pact hopes to add Costa Rica by year's end, begin Uruguay talks
Australian Trade Minister announced "substantial progress" on Costa Rica's membership application and that negotiations on Uruguay's accession would commence.
EU launches Trade and Investment Dialogue with Trans-Pacific bloc
EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič launched, together with his twelve counterparts, the first EU-CPTPP Trade and Investment Dialogue.