Summary
We are seeking input on how the UK can deepen trade relationships
with Indonesia, the Philippines, the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
and Uruguay.
This consultation is being held on another
website.
This consultation closes at
11:59pm on 14 September 2026
Consultation description
This consultation is to inform UK priorities in potential trade
negotiations with:
- Indonesia
- the Philippines
- the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Uruguay
Parties to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for
Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP),
including the UK, established an Accession Working Group with
Uruguay in 2025. On 26 June 2026 they announced the start of
preparatory discussions on accession with Indonesia, the
Philippines and the UAE. Uruguay's Accession Working
Group is now well under way, with meetings scheduled throughout
2026.
The government therefore wants to hear respondents' views on the
opportunities, priorities and considerations associated with
deepening the UK's trade relationships with these economies.
CPTPP accession represents the most likely route to
deepening trade relationships with the majority of them. However,
the consultation does not assume a single route and also invites
views on other appropriate trade policy mechanisms, including
bilateral free trade agreements (FTAs) where applicable and
relevant.
All responses should be submitted online.
Read the accompanying information notes for further detail on
CPTPP, FTAsand
the UK's trade relationships with these economies.
If you have any accessibility needs, contact dbt.tradeconsultation@businessandtrade.gov.uk.
Documents
Call for input on deepening the
UK's trade relationship with Indonesia, the Philippines, the
United Arab Emirates and Uruguay
Information note on deepening
the UK's trade relationship with Indonesia
Information note on deepening
the UK's trade relationship with the Philippines
Information note on deepening
the UK's trade relationship with the United Arab Emirates
(UAE)
Information note on deepening
the UK's trade relationship with Uruguay
Information note on free trade
agreements and CPTPP accession
