柬埔寨申请加入CPTPP

Core Viewpoint - Cambodia has applied to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) to diversify its export markets, especially in light of high tariffs imposed by the U.S. on Cambodian goods [2][4]. Group 1 - Cambodia's exports to the U.S. account for approximately 40% of its total exports, highlighting the need for market diversification due to the U.S. imposing tariffs as high as 49% [2][4]. - The CPTPP, which was signed by 12 countries in 2016, aims to promote high-level free trade, and its relevance has increased amid rising protectionism [2][4]. - The CPTPP negotiations require unanimous consent from the existing 12 member countries to initiate discussions on tariff reductions, with ongoing negotiations involving 10 countries and regions, including Cambodia [4]. Group 2 - The CPTPP was re-negotiated and renamed after the U.S. withdrawal under the Trump administration, with the remaining 11 countries signing the agreement in 2018 [4]. - The CPTPP is currently in negotiations with Costa Rica and has decided to initiate talks with Uruguay, indicating ongoing expansion efforts [4]. - The UK is set to join the CPTPP in 2024 following its exit from the European Union, further expanding the agreement's reach [4].