PACER Plus

Pacific nations hold trade discussions

Pictured: a representation of the Earth in space, with the view focused on the Pacific Ocean. The Pacific Ocean covers more than 30% of the Earth’s surface, according to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and covers more than 155 million square kilometres. Australia and New Zealand are visible in the lower left of the image, near the circumference of the Earth. Graphic: Google Earth.

Government Trade Ministers from across the Pacific met online yesterday, 30 June 2021, to...

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Cross-Pacific free trade agreement enters into force

Pacific ocean and countries – supplied – credit Google Maps

PACER Plus, the Australia/New Zealand/Pacific Islands free trade agreement has entered into force.

Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, Simon Birmingham said PACER Plus was a major step in strengthening Australia’s relationship with our Pacific partners and would play a valuable role in supporting recovery in the region from COVID-19.

“This trade deal ensures greater market access and lower tariffs across a range of products which...

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