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Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal signed, but years of negotiation still to come

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It’s done. The TPP has been signed, despite opposition. Twelve countries have signed up to one of the biggest-ever trade deals ? but there is no doubt that squabbling will continue as they try to iron out the final text. There is now a two-year ratification process ? after the five years of negotiations they have already undergone.

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