Cutting Tariffs & Opening Doors - International Trade Event

9:30am – Arrival, Registration & Networking

9:50am – Welcome from Suffolk Chamber

9:55am – Guest Speaker from UK Department for Business & Trade (DBT)

10:10am - Guest Speaker from the Embassy of Japan in the UK

10:25am - Guest Speaker from the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation, London

10:40am - Guest Speaker from the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia

10:55am - Q&A with audience

11:15am - Wrap Up

11:20am - Free Networking

12:00pm – Event Close

Cutting Tariffs & Opening Doors:

CPTPP and the Indo-Pacific Future

Join us for an exciting opportunity to explore how this impactful trade agreement can open new doors and boost your business on the global stage.

Friday 27 June 2025, 09:30am – 12:00pm

Venue: The Atrium Building, University of Suffolk

In 2024, the United Kingdom formally joined the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) — a landmark move that opens up new horizons for UK businesses across the Indo-Pacific region. The CPTPP is a high-standard free trade agreement encompassing 11 dynamic economies. Together, CPTPP members represent a market of over 500 million people and 15% of global GDP. CPTPP and the Indo-Pacific offers unprecedented access to fast-growing markets with reduced tariffs, enhanced trade protections, and greater regulatory cooperation.

Event Highlights

This event is designed to help Suffolk businesses understand and seize the new opportunities arising from CPTPP membership and the Indo-Pacific, providing you with the gateway to understand and navigate the opportunities CPTPP opens across the Indo-Pacific region.

You will hear from:A senior representative from the UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT)

A representative from the Embassy of Japan

A representative from the High Commission of Malaysia

A representative from the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia

Together, they will discuss:What CPTPP means in practical terms for Suffolk businesses

Market entry opportunities in CPTPP member countries

How to navigate the agreement's benefits and provisions

Who Should Attend?Business owners and entrepreneurs looking to expand internationally

Exporters and importers targeting Indo-Pacific markets

Trade advisors and consultants

Policy and government affairs professionals

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with policymakers, diplomats, and trade experts who can help you unlock CPTPP's and Indo-Pacific’s full potential for your business.

events@suffolkchamber.co.uk