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EU and CPTPP Unite to Combat Rising U.S. Protectionism

11/20/2025

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On November 20, 2025, the European Union and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership hold a summit in Melbourne, Australia to coordinate trade policy.
The coalition represents over 30% of global trade and seeks to preserve a rules-based system amid rising U.S. protectionism.
German industry, export-reliant, urges the European Union to avoid World Trade Organization (WTO) violations and promote free trade by expediting CPTPP deals.

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Story summary

On November 20, 2025, the European Union and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership hold a summit in Melbourne, Australia to coordinate trade policy.
The coalition represents over 30% of global trade and seeks to preserve a rules-based system amid rising U.S. protectionism.
German industry, export-reliant, urges the European Union to avoid World Trade Organization (WTO) violations and promote free trade by expediting CPTPP deals.