The eleven countries that participate in a trans-Pacific free trade agreement said Saturday they will seek to expand membership in a quest to form a stronger united front against the rise of protectionism, amid an ongoing tariff war between China and the United States.The trade pact is "open to all economies" that can meet its high-standard rules, delegates from the member countries said in a joint statement after attending a meeting in Tokyo, as the list of potential newcomers includes Thailand, Britain and Taiwan.The existing member countries, including Australia, Japan and Singapore, hel…READ FULL ARTICLE
