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Peru to bring Hong Kong free-trade deal into force in 2026

8/21/2026

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Prime Minister Luis Galarreta pledged that Peru will bring its free-trade agreement with Hong Kong into force in 2026.
Galarreta said Peru aims to become a trade platform linking South America and the Asia-Pacific while staying in APEC.
The 18-page policy programme omitted any reference to mainland China or the Chinese-built Chancay megaport.
Galarreta affirmed commercial openness will remain state policy under President Keiko Fujimori.

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Prime Minister Luis Galarreta pledged that Peru will bring its free-trade agreement with Hong Kong into force in 2026.
Galarreta said Peru aims to become a trade platform linking South America and the Asia-Pacific while staying in APEC.
The 18-page policy programme omitted any reference to mainland China or the Chinese-built Chancay megaport.
Galarreta affirmed commercial openness will remain state policy under President Keiko Fujimori.