The UK has launched a consultation to inform the way we look to shape our future trading relationships with Indonesia, the Philippines, the United Arab Emirates and Uruguay.
We want businesses, civil society, consumers and individuals to tell us what they think to help make sure any new trade negotiations support our mission to drive economic growth, boost exports and create opportunities across the UK.
One of the potential new trading arrangements being explored is that the countries may join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), a trading bloc of which the UK is already a member.
The Government therefore wants to hear views on the opportunities, priorities and considerations associated with deepening the UK’s trading relationships with these economies as we determine how best to engage with them, either through CPTPP accession discussions or through other trade policy mechanisms, including bilateral free trade agreements where applicable and relevant.
Trade is central to the government’s mission to support sustainable economic growth, boost investment and create high-value jobs across the UK. Gathering views at this stage will help ensure any future negotiations are informed by a strong evidence base.
The call for input closes on 14 September 2026 and can be accessed here.
Trade Minister Chris Bryant said:
The UK is a trading nation above all and there are still huge opportunities for new markets to be unlocked, including through CPTPP.
This Call for Input will ensure that both businesses and consumers shape our approach to global trade and enable us to seize exciting export opportunities with both hands.
Further information
- The CPTPP currently has twelve members: Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, Vietnam, and the United Kingdom
- read the ministerial statement on CPTPP expansion
- see the UK’s trade strategy
