Philippines and UAE apply to join CPTPP to counter Trump tariffs

Trans-Pacific trade bloc set to grow as global economy faces fragmentation risk

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The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership took effect in 2018 with 11 members. © Kyodo

Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates have applied to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) 12-nation trade bloc, according to Japanese government sources.

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