Britain takes next step to joining bumper £12tn trade bloc in biggest Brexit prize yet.
The UK has wrapped up a key step to joining the major trade group.
The UK has ratified a deal to join a bumper Indo-Pacific trade bloc in the biggest Brexit prize yet.
Trade minister Greg Hands kicks off a two-day visit to Peru today after Britain completed the key step to joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) earlier than expected.
Mr Hands said: “The UK has been racing to get our ratification done because we know how much CPTPP will benefit British businesses, whether through access to new markets or cutting red tape on existing exports.
“I’m delighted we were able to bring this forward, ahead of our original July forecast, so we can get the countdown to Entry into Force going as soon as possible.” Express.
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