TOKYO -- Trade officials from the 11 member countries of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership on Friday agreed on the U.K.'s entry, a milestone that will expand the Asia-Pacific bloc's coverage to the edge of Europe.
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U.K. accepted as 12th member of CPTPP trade bloc
Group aims to finalize first nonfounding member's accession in July
Container ships at the Port of Felixstowe in England. CPTPP members have agreed on Britain's entry into the grouping. © Reuters
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