The country has become the 12th member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.

Britain officially became the 12th member of a trans-Pacific trade pact which includes Japan, Australia and Canada on Sunday as it seeks to deepen ties in the region and build its global trade links after leaving the European Union.

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The UK has joined the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership, according to a release on Sunday from the country’s Department for Business and Trade.