UK joins trans-Pacific pact in biggest post-Brexit agreement, set for first free trade deal with Malaysia

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LONDON, Dec 15 — Britain officially became the 12th member of a trans-Pacific trade pact which includes Japan, Australia...

Costa Rica is the next applicant country to go through the process of joining, while Indonesia also aims to do so.

The agreement enters into force with Australia on Dec.24, and will apply with the final two members — Canada and Mexico — 60 days after they ratify it.

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Category: EconomyBusiness

Markets: MalaysiaAustraliaBruneiCanadaChileChinaCosta RicaIndonesiaJapanMexicoNew ZealandPeruSingaporeTaiwanVietnam

Topics: Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership CPTPP Trade pact

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Published On: 2024-12-15 @ 09:06:42 (4 days ago)

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