UK says it aims to join Trans-Pacific free trading group

ReutersPublished: Jun 17, 2020 3:56 PM

The United Kingdom announced on Wednesday it would pursue accession to a revamped version of the Trans-Pacific Partnership.

"Today we’re announcing our intent to pursue accession to CPTPP, one of the world’s largest free trading areas," Trade Secretary Liz Truss said.

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