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When I tweeted this #CPTPP thread ⬇️ , some people saw it as another UK govt fantasy, an impossibly complex task
That’s an interpretation. Not mine.
The UK-EU agreement and various UK continuity agreements show that deals can be struck quickly. Quality is another matter
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That’s an interpretation. Not mine.
The UK-EU agreement and various UK continuity agreements show that deals can be struck quickly. Quality is another matter
1/13
My purpose was to paint a picture.
"A deal" tells us nothing. No two trade agreements are the same.
This ⬇️ is what the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (#CPTPP) looks like.
With some questions …
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"A deal" tells us nothing. No two trade agreements are the same.
This ⬇️ is what the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (#CPTPP) looks like.
With some questions …
2/13
1. Would the UK joining #CPTPP be beneficial? Yes, but the benefits would be limited—distance does matter, even with services, and CPTPP is thin on services.
international.gc.ca/trade-commerce…
So would it be worth the effort?
It might make negotiating with some countries simpler …
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international.gc.ca/trade-commerce…
So would it be worth the effort?
It might make negotiating with some countries simpler …
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