Nevertheless, the commission will be reviewing the entry requirements for new members and considering possible candidates for admission. While the original TPP had a strict rule to prohibit “observer” status for potential members to ensure that only committed participants joined the ongoing negotiations, the CPTPP members may want to find a new pathway to allow a small handful of interested countries to start becoming familiar with the agreement and working through issues related to formal membership. … [Read more...] about Bright spots for trade in Asia
