Philippines, Indonesia flagged as potential new CPTPP members

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

57% : According to a joint ministerial statement released on Wednesday, senior officials from CPTPP and the EU have been told to develop work plans on areas of cooperation ahead of the next Trade and Investment Dialogue to be held in the coming year.
56% : EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic met with CPTPP officials at the inaugural Trade and Investment Dialogue between the two blocs on Wednesday.
56% : The 27 EU members and the 12 CPTPP nations collectively represent 32% of global GDP and 37% of worldwide trade.
52% : The CPTPP is also "well on the way" to building a "really strong relationship" with the European Union, Farrell told Nikkei.
51% : When asked during the news conference whether the group has discussed commencing negotiations on potential accession with China, Farrell said, "When a country imposes tariffs on you, they're sending you a message: We want to buy less of your products." "This group is all about ensuring that we reduce tariffs and we reduce trade barriers, and we believe in free and fair trade," he added.
49% : The interactions do not mean that EU will be joining the CPTPP officially, Farrell told Nikkei.
41% : " Sefcovic said during the event on Wednesday that he had a "promising meeting" with Farrell on establishing a free trade agreement with Australia.

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