A link to the reference would be helpful
open.spotify.com/episode/4OCi...

2nd and 3rd time through, I took note of the high quality work of the background extras. They add a 'je ne sais quoi' to each scene.

Wait. Really? Okay fine, I'll listen to it.

But I will hold it against you if he disappoints (by being himself)

Reuters reporting indicates India and Vietnam looking to reduce tariffs on US imports. However, reporting is not clear if these offers are only for the US, or more general cuts to applied tariff schedules.

(@samuelmarclowe.bsky.social predicted on Feb 12 that India would break rank first)

Yet, I belong to none alone,
My purpose moves from zone to zone.
Bound in ink, yet free to roam,
Wherever trade will make its home.

#TradeValentine

Now southern shores call out to me,
A sunlit host across the sea.
Australia waits with golden hand,
Iron, wheat, a shifting strand.

New voices knock—accessions rise,
Fresh ambitions, widened ties.
What once was twelve, now seeks much more,
New partners step upon the floor.

Looking at the data, Canada appears to exports a large number of Lanktree to the UK as well.

A little palate cleanser for you. Kinder, gentler times

youtu.be/-_y6PHvFD5A?...

Yes, thank you.

Your post also reminded me of the wealth of excellent work on CPTPP and Digital Trade.

www.csis.org/analysis/imp...

www.cigionline.org/documents/16...

Some CPTPP Parties have also identified their areas to improve either the CPTPP, or the implementation. This includes the Japanese Cabinet Secretary for TPP www.cas.go.jp/jp/tpp/tppinfo/2024/pdf/20240606_tpp_taiko.pdf (in Japanese)

With the General Review ongoing, there has been renewed interest in the future of the CPTPP, and areas for upgrade. This includes recommendations on structural upgrades - www.hinrichfoundation.com/research/wp/..., and more general changes policyalternatives.ca/sites/defaul...

Research that studied the effects on specific sectors, including a series ACI Research papers in 2023, such as "Innovation Spillover and Technology Specialisations among CPTPP Parties" lkyspp.nus.edu.sg/docs/default...

Measuring effects of CPTPP has led to a several interesting papers, especially among ITAG members.

Canada
- www.international.gc.ca/trade-commer...
- www.international.gc.ca/transparency...

NZ
- www.mfat.govt.nz/assets/Trade...

Prior to ratification, the domestic impact assessments for Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are quite interesting.

The Kiwis in particular always publish fascinating, and quite accessible National Interest Analysis www.mfat.govt.nz/assets/Trade...