Countries still keen on trade deals, economic integration: Iswaran
They recognise and will reap potential benefits from trade agreements despite anti-trade sentiment
Colombo
DESPITE a growing anti-trade rhetoric around the world, there are still countries that wish to cut trade deals and advance economic integration as they see the benefits, said Singapore Minister of Trade and Industry (Industry) S. Iswaran.
This is evident from the regional trade deal reached by the 11 remaining countries of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) on Tuesday, he noted. Mr Iswaran called it a welcome development.
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