PoliticsU.K. Begins Negotiations to Join Trans-Pacific Trading BlocBritain seeking accession to 11-nation group in post-EU driveU.K. already has trade deals with seven CPTPP membersFacebookXLinkedInEmailLinkGiftExpandPhotographer: Chris Ratcliffe/BloombergFacebookXLinkedInEmailLinkGiftGift this articleContact us:Provide news feedback or report an errorConfidential tip?Send a tip to our reportersSite feedback:Take our SurveyNew WindowFacebookXLinkedInEmailLinkGiftBy Joe MayesJune 21, 2021 at 9:30 PM UTCUpdated on June 22, 2021 at 8:25 AM UTCBookmarkSaveLock This article is for subscribers only.Sign up for our Beyond Brexit weekly newsletter, follow us @Brexit and subscribe to our podcast.The U.K. formally started negotiations to join an 11-nation trans-Pacific trading bloc, part of its bid to diversify its commerce post-Brexit.