CPTPP

Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership

CPTPP set to discuss Taiwan membership late next year
Taiwan is reminded membership process for UK lasted 2 years. Joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) might not be possible until after the third quarter of 2024.
Tsai seeks support for Taiwan joining TPP in talks with Japan envoy
Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen called for Japan's support for the island to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade pact.
Ministry reports difficulties in next-generation FTA implementation
Foreign invested enterprises make up the majority of Vietnam’s export turnover of high-revenue products. Meanwhile, Vietnamese enterprises still mostly do outsourcing, and export raw materials or half-finished products.
Trans-Pacific trade deal members meet at APEC summit, say open to new members
Trade ministers from members of an Asian free trade pact abandoned by the United States affirmed a desire for more countries to join the bloc if they can meet its standards.
Taiwan outlines CPTPP accession plan for 2024 'window of opportunity'
A senior Taiwanese diplomat told lawmakers that 2024 offers a "window of opportunity" for Taiwan's potential accession to a regional trade bloc because Taiwan-friendly Canada will be the rotating chair next year.
ISDS mechanisms: The power of highly anti-democratic corporate interest
Removing ISDS mechanisms within the CPTPP is a good start, but Britain must protect itself and other nations from its own corporate interests by removing all ISDS mechanisms.
Canada backs Ukraine's entry to CPTPP, trade minister says
Canadian trade minister Mary Ng reiterated Ottawa's support for Ukraine's bid to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, stressing the need to maintain high open market standards for the framework.
Even rich nations now worried about ISDS
Governments the world over are worried about investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) rules. These allow foreign investors to sue them for billions over new laws or policies reducing their profits.
UK at risk of lawsuits if Pacific trade deal not amended, warn civil society organisations and academics
The UK faces “huge financial risk” of lawsuits if the Pacific trade deal is not amended, warn civil society organisations and academics in a joint letter published today.
Canadian cattle groups say ’no’ to UK’s entry into CPTPP
The Canadian meat industry has launched a campaign demanding its government block the UK’s accession to a new trans-Pacific trade deal unless it accepts imports of Canadian hormone-fed beef.