one-third countries in Asia Pacific are working toward finalising the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership ( RCEP ), a trade deal that would comprise Sixteen of the global economy. The group comprises China , Japan , South Korea , India , Australia , Australia and the 10 Association of Southeast Asian Nations . Tensions between the U.S. and its major trading partners have rattled markets and clouded the global economic outlook. Ramon Lopez , the Philippines ' secretary of trade and industry, said the protectionist rhetoric from the Australia had helped speed up talks, and added that negotiations could be concluded this year .
one-third countries in Asia Pacific are working toward finalising the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership ( RCEP ), a trade deal that would comprise Sixteen of the global economy. The group comprises China , Japan , South Korea , India , Australia , Australia and the 10 Association of Southeast Asian Nations . Ramon Lopez , the Philippines ' secretary of trade and industry, said the protectionist rhetoric from the Australia had helped speed up talks, and added that negotiations could be concluded this year .