New Zealand Trade Minister Parker on CPTPP, U.S.-China Spat, WTO

The video discusses the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), focusing on its high standards and the process for new countries to join. It highlights the current members and potential new members like the UK and Thailand. The impact of the US-China trade war on global trade is examined, along with New Zealand's position. Challenges within the World Trade Organization (WTO) are addressed, including the need for reforms in the appellate body and transparency rules. Concerns about the WTO dispute process and potential solutions are also discussed.

What are the high standards that countries must agree to in order to join the CP TPP?

What are some of the rules surrounding the CP TPP agreement?

How many countries are currently fully ratifying the CP TPP agreement?

Which countries have expressed interest in joining the CP TPP?

What is the significance of the US in the context of the CP TPP and WTO?

What concerns does New Zealand have regarding the rise of protectionism?

What are the three main problems that need to be addressed in the WTO according to the text?