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US – USTR seeks comments on objectives for US-Japan Trade Agreement

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On October 26, 2018, the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) published in the Federal Register a request for comments and notice of public hearing on negotiating objectives for a proposed US-Japan Trade Agreement (announced on October 16, 2018) including US interests and priorities, in order to develop US negotiating positions. You can provide comments in writing and orally at a public hearing. Our aim in negotiations with Japan is to address both tariff and non-tariff barriers and to achieve fairer, more balanced trade.

CPTPP ratified by New Zealand, Canada and Australia – to enter into force on 30 December 2018

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On 25 October 2018, New Zealand formally ratified the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) bringing the number of ratifications to four. Canada cleared its last legislative hurdle when the Senate approved it on October 25 and Royal Assent was given the same day. Canada became the fifth to ratify when it notified New Zealand of its ratification on October 29, 2018. The Australian House and Senate also approved it and sent it to the Governor General who has given Royal Assent.

US – USTR seeks comments on objectives for US-Japan Trade Agreement

By 1 Min Read

On October 26, 2018, the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) published in the Federal Register a request for comments and notice of public hearing on negotiating objectives for a proposed US-Japan Trade Agreement (announced on October 16, 2018) including US interests and priorities, in order to develop US negotiating positions. You can provide comments in writing and orally at a public hearing. Our aim in negotiations with Japan is to address both tariff and non-tariff barriers and to achieve fairer, more balanced trade.

CPTPP Product Specific Rules of Origin: Identifying Opportunities for your Business

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The Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is moving forward and has gained momentum recently as Japan, Singapore and Mexico have ratified the 11-party agreement and Australia’s ratification is imminent because the deal recently passed both Houses of Parliament.  Canada is closing in on ratification as well.

How Can Businesses Begin to Prepare for Certificate of Origin Verifications under the CPTPP?

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With the ratification of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) by Mexico, Japan and Singapore, and the expectation that other parties will follow, we anticipate the agreement will enter into force by early next year. Although the CPTPP differs from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) due to the suspension of 22 provisions, most chapters of the new agreement remain untouched.  One of those is Chapter 3: Rules of Origin and Origin Procedures. Certificate of Origin, CPTPP, verification, ASEAN, ATIGA, Form D, self-certification, trade, customs, prepare, free trade agreement

Asia Pacific Free Trade Agreements March Ahead

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As the trade conflict between the United States and China continues, three free trade agreements are pressing ahead, including– the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), soon to enter into force, the Japan-EU Economic Partnership Agreement (JEEPA), recently signed and which represents 30% of global economic output, and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), an agreement that includes both India and China and comprises the largest trading block in the region.