January 24, 2025
Psaki: U.S. could take 'opportunity' to negotiate CPTPP changes
The Biden administration is willing to consider an “opportunity” to negotiate entry into the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said on Thursday, though she reiterated that the president had not changed his mind about a need for changes to the deal. Psaki’s remarks came after China on Thursday announced it had made a formal bid to join CPTPP. China’s Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao this week submitted its formal application to join...
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