CPTPP

Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership

Philippines, UAE have reportedly applied to join Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
According to the Japanese government, they applied for membership to the global free trade framework, which includes Japan and Australia, in August.
Canadian ranchers want UK trade deal terminated
British government has been blocking Canadian meat exports since walking away from negotiating table.
EU to start talks with trans-Pacific economies to cooperate over free trade
The European Union will soon enter talks in earnest with Japan and other countries that make up a trans-Pacific partnership to explore cooperation in safeguarding free trade, Japanese and EU officials said.
Malaysian small-scale farmers worry about rights under proposed seed law changes
Malaysia is preparing to amend its Protection of New Plant Varieties Act to join the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV) by 2026 - a key criterion for Malaysia to join a trans-Pacific free trade agreement.
Asean-CPTPP dialogue in November to explore collaboration opportunities, says Zafrul
There will be a formal dialogue on Nov 20 to explore potential areas of collaboration between Asean and Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership pact members.
PM says S. Korea positively considers joining trans-Pacific trade pact
Prime Minister Kim Min-seok has said South Korea was positively considering joining a trans-Pacific trade pact, in a bid to bolster economic cooperation with Japan.
S. Korea to renew push for joining CPTPP to reduce trade uncertainties: ministry
South Korea will reopen its strategic review on joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, as part of efforts to increase its economic allies amid the global rise of trade protectionism.
EU, CPTPP explore digital trade pact amid Trump policy shift
European and Asia-Pacific leaders are eyeing a possible pan-continental agreement on digital trade as part of a rapprochement between the EU and the 12-nation Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement on Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Canada and New Zealand resolve dairy trade dispute, Canada says
Canada and New Zealand have reached a "mutually satisfactory" resolution to a long-running dispute over access for dairy products, the Canadian government said.
EU leaders mull new US trade proposals ahead of Trump tariffs deadline
European Union leaders considered new US trade proposals ahead of the July 9 deadline for US President Donald Trump's tariffs at a Brussels summit. They also addressed the Mercosur trade agreement, Russia sanctions, and restructuring the World Trade Organization.