UK seeks to join the Asia-Pacific free trade pact

The UK is formally applying to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).

The free trade pact which includes Australia, Canada, Japan and New Zealand generates around 13% of the world's income and covers a market of approximately 500 million people.

International Trade Secretary Liz Truss says the UK will make a formal request on Monday, with negotiations expected to begin this spring.

Report by Etemadil.

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