UK opens trade consultation on Indonesia, Philippines, UAE and Uruguay ties
As CPTPP accession discussions progress, the UK is seeking views on how to deepen trade relationships with Indonesia, the Philippines, the United Arab Emirates and Uruguay. The consultation is aimed at businesses, civil society, consumers and individuals as the government weighs future engagement through the Pacific trade bloc or other mechanisms, including bilateral free trade agreements where relevant.
Highlights
- UK government launched a Call for Input to shape future trade relations with Indonesia, Philippines, UAE, and Uruguay, closing 14 September 2026.
- Policy options include CPTPP membership for these countries or pursuing bilateral free trade agreements, potentially expanding UK's preferential market access.
- The consultation aims to identify strongest export opportunities and commercial benefits as part of the UK's economic growth and investment strategy.
Consultation scope and policy options
As reported by GOV.UK, the government has launched a Call for Input to help shape its future trading relationships with the four economies. The exercise is intended to gather views on opportunities, priorities and considerations as the UK decides how best to engage through CPTPP accession discussions or other trade policy routes.Officials say one option under consideration is for the countries to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, a trade bloc of which the UK is already a member. The government also says bilateral free trade agreements could be considered where applicable and relevant.
The Call for Input closes at 12pm on 14 September 2026. Responses are intended to build the evidence base for any future negotiations.
Growth and export implications for the UK
Trade remains central to the government's strategy to support sustainable economic growth, increase investment and create high-value jobs across the UK. The consultation is designed to test where businesses and consumers see the strongest export openings and commercial benefits.Trade Minister Chris Bryant says the UK still has significant scope to unlock new markets, including through CPTPP. He says the consultation will help ensure that businesses and consumers shape the country's global trade approach and support efforts to capture new export opportunities.
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