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The final version of a landmark deal aimed at cutting trade barriers in some of Asia-Pacific’s fastest-growing economies was released on Wednesday, signaling the pact was a step closer to reality even without its star member the United States.
More than 20 provisions have been suspended or changed in the final text ahead of the deal’s official signing in March, including rules around intellectual property originally included at the behest of Washington.
More than 20 provisions have been suspended or changed in the final text ahead of the deal’s official signing in March, including rules around intellectual property originally included at the behest of Washington.
The success of the deal has been touted by officials in Japan and other member countries as an antidote to counter growing U.S. protectionism, and with the hope that Washington would eventually sign back up.
...even if Washington expressed a willingness to join CPTPP, there was no guarantee that the members would lift all the suspensions.
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-...ased-rules-pushed-by-u-s-on-ice-idUSKCN1G50AP
While Trump spends his time toilet tweeting, the rest of the world moves on without us. Way to go Great Negotiator!!! MAGA!!! MAGA!!! MAGA!!!