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Historic 100,000 Tonnes Malaysian Palm Oil Arrives Tariff-Free

4/26/2025

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A historic shipment of 100,000 tonnes of Malaysian palm oil docked in Liverpool on April 5, celebrating the first zero-tariff consignment under the CPTPP. Malaysian High Commissioner Zakri Jaafar hailed the trade agreement as a gateway to new markets, highlighting Malaysia's status as the UK's fourth-largest trading partner in Southeast Asia, particularly in renewable energy investments.

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A historic shipment of 100,000 tonnes of Malaysian palm oil docked in Liverpool on April 5, celebrating the first zero-tariff consignment under the CPTPP. Malaysian High Commissioner Zakri Jaafar hailed the trade agreement as a gateway to new markets, highlighting Malaysia's status as the UK's fourth-largest trading partner in Southeast Asia, particularly in renewable energy investments.