As Trump tariffs loom, EU and CPTPP eye closer ties

Brussels moves to promote free trade, though entry into Pacific trade bloc unlikely

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The European Union has been exploring ways to expand its trade partnerships since early this year. © Reuters

TAKASHI TSUJI

BRUSSELS -- The European Union is exploring expanded cooperation on trade with the Asia-Pacific-centered CPTPP free trade bloc as tariff threats by U.S. President Donald Trump push traditional American partners to lean more closely on one another instead.

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