The United Kingdom is set to join the trans-Pacific free trade pact. Here's what you need to know

Apr 3, 2023

Trade deal ... the UK is joining the CPTPP, an Indo-Pacific trading bloc of 11 countries. Image: REUTERS/Rodrigo Garrido

Charlotte Edmond

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There are 11 CPTPP members currently, accounting for 14% of global GDP. Image: UK Department for International Trade

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A table showing total UK trade with current CPTPP members, 2019.

In 2019, CPTPP-UK trade represented around 8% of total UK trade. Image: UK Department for International Trade

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