Australian minister: Digital deal could be ‘important first step’ toward CPTPP

Australia has been discussing a digital trade agreement for the Asia-Pacific region that could serve as a springboard to an expanded Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership -- one that includes the U.S., Australian Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment Dan Tehan suggested on Thursday. Tehan this week met with U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai in Washington, DC, during which the two pledged “to continue working together to develop a digital trade policy that supports the digital economy and...