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Philippines negotiates banana tariff cut with Japan ahead of CPTPP bid
2-Feb-2026 Manila Bulletin
The Philippines government is negotiating lower tariffs on banana exports to Japan as a stopgap measure before the country secures zero duties through its potential membership in the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
President Lee Jae-myung frames Fukushima seafood ban as CPTPP agenda
21-Jan-2026 The Chosun Daily
President Lee Jae-myung stated that the issue of lifting the import ban on Fukushima seafood could be addressed as a key agenda item for negotiations on joining the CPTPP (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) ahead of the Korea-Japan summit.
Korea to push for service sector FTA with China, CPTPP affiliation for export momentum
17-Dec-2025 Korea JoongAng Daily
Korea aims to strengthen its export-driven economy by pursuing a service-sector Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with China and joining the Japan-led Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
Australia says Indonesia ready to join CPTPP
27-Nov-2025 ANTARA News
Indonesia has been officially recognized by Australia as a country ready to start the accession process for the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), a major regional trade bloc. Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto confirmed this development, highlighting that Indonesia’s strong existing policy framework aligns well with CPTPP requirements.
CPTPP trade pact hopes to add Costa Rica by year’s end, begin Uruguay talks
24-Nov-2025 Kyodo
Australian Trade Minister announced "substantial progress" on Costa Rica’s membership application and that negotiations on Uruguay’s accession would commence.
EU launches Trade and Investment Dialogue with Trans-Pacific bloc
21-Nov-2025 European Commission
EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič launched, together with his twelve counterparts, the first EU-CPTPP Trade and Investment Dialogue.
Philippines, UAE have reportedly applied to join Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)
4-Nov-2025 The Japan News
According to the Japanese government, they applied for membership to the global free trade framework, which includes Japan and Australia, in August.
Canadian ranchers want UK trade deal terminated
24-Oct-2025 CBC
British government has been blocking Canadian meat exports since walking away from negotiating table.
EU to start talks with trans-Pacific economies to cooperate over free trade
20-Oct-2025 The Mainichi
The European Union will soon enter talks in earnest with Japan and other countries that make up a trans-Pacific partnership to explore cooperation in safeguarding free trade, Japanese and EU officials said.
Malaysian small-scale farmers worry about rights under proposed seed law changes
10-Oct-2025 Mongabay
Malaysia is preparing to amend its Protection of New Plant Varieties Act to join the International Union for the Protection of New Varieties of Plants (UPOV) by 2026 - a key criterion for Malaysia to join a trans-Pacific free trade agreement.
Asean-CPTPP dialogue in November to explore collaboration opportunities, says Zafrul
25-Sep-2025 The Edge Malaysia
There will be a formal dialogue on Nov 20 to explore potential areas of collaboration between Asean and Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership pact members.
PM says S. Korea positively considers joining trans-Pacific trade pact
10-Sep-2025 Yonhap
Prime Minister Kim Min-seok has said South Korea was positively considering joining a trans-Pacific trade pact, in a bid to bolster economic cooperation with Japan.
S. Korea to renew push for joining CPTPP to reduce trade uncertainties: ministry
3-Sep-2025 Yonhap
South Korea will reopen its strategic review on joining the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, as part of efforts to increase its economic allies amid the global rise of trade protectionism.
EU, CPTPP explore digital trade pact amid Trump policy shift
1-Aug-2025 Borderlex
European and Asia-Pacific leaders are eyeing a possible pan-continental agreement on digital trade as part of a rapprochement between the EU and the 12-nation Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement on Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Canada and New Zealand resolve dairy trade dispute, Canada says
18-Jul-2025 MSN
Canada and New Zealand have reached a "mutually satisfactory" resolution to a long-running dispute over access for dairy products, the Canadian government said.
EU leaders mull new US trade proposals ahead of Trump tariffs deadline
27-Jun-2025 France 24
European Union leaders considered new US trade proposals ahead of the July 9 deadline for US President Donald Trump’s tariffs at a Brussels summit. They also addressed the Mercosur trade agreement, Russia sanctions, and restructuring the World Trade Organization.
China has made full preparations to join the CPTPP: MOFCOM
20-Jun-2025 Global Times
China has prepared market access offers in areas such as goods trade, services, investment, and government procurement.
Canada agrees to ratify Britain’s accession to major trans-Pacific trade pact
16-Jun-2025 Yahoo
Canada has agreed to ratify Britain’s accession to a major trans-Pacific trade pact as Sir Keir Starmer and Mark Carney sought to revive talks on a stalled bilateral deal.
Costa Rica’s entry into CPTPP is getting closer: ministers
6-Jun-2025 Opportimes
Costa Rica‘s entry into CPTPP advanced in the most recent meetings of this trade bloc, according to a joint statement by the ministers of the member countries.
Phl reaffirms commitment to join CPTPP, eyes midyear accession
19-May-2025 Daily Tribune
The Philippines, through its Department of Trade and Industry, has reaffirmed its commitment to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) by the first half of the year.