Philippines, Indonesia flagged as potential new CPTPP members

Application by China remains stalled amid global tariff uncertainty

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Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell, far left, who is 2025 chair of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, speaks at a news conference in Melbourne on Nov. 21. (Photo by Sophie Mak) 

SOPHIE MAK

MELBOURNE -- The chair of a major trade bloc centered on the Asia-Pacific on Friday identified Indonesia and the Philippines as potential new members, with the group pushing to grow stronger in the face of global trade turmoil.

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