Summary of the Twelfth Round of Negotiations for the Japan-Colombia Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA)

Trade Minister Tim Groser is disappointed that the TPP negotiations were unable to reach a conclusion today, but TPP ministers collectively pledged to meet again as soon as possible to finalise the deal.

Good progress was made this week, but a number of challenging issues remain, including intellectual property and market access for dairy products, Mr Groser said.

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