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<p>We continue to seek continuity of our existing free trade agreements as we leave
the European Union. The Withdrawal Agreement states that during the implementation
period, the UK is to be treated as a Member State for the purposes of international
agreements, and this includes trade agreements.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is also
preparing for an ambitious programme of trade negotiations and enhanced market access,
including potentially opening a series of formal negotiations for new free trade agreements
with the United States, Australia and New Zealand; and scoping possible UK accession
to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
We have completed 14-week long public consultations on each of these three potential
future trade agreement negotiations and on the UK’s possible accession to the CPTPP.</p><p>
</p><p>The Trade Bill will provide continuity by enabling the preservation of the
UK’s current trade and investment relationships, while creating the necessary legal
powers to ensure we are ready to operate independently when we exit the EU.</p><p>
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