The United Kingdom has launched a public consultation to shape its future trading relationships with four rapidly growing global economies: Indonesia, the Philippines, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Uruguay.
The Call for Input invites businesses, civil society organizations, consumers, and individuals across the UK to share their views, priorities, and considerations.
The feedback gathered will ensure that any future trade negotiations are backed by a robust evidence base and directly align with the government’s core mission to drive sustainable economic growth, boost investment, and unlock high-value employment opportunities nationwide.
As part of this exploratory process, the UK is examining various trade policy mechanisms. This includes the potential for these countries to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP)—a major Indo-Pacific trading bloc of which the UK is already a member—as well as the potential for new bilateral free trade agreements where relevant.
Trade Minister Chris Bryant said: “The UK is a trading nation above all, and there are still huge opportunities for new markets to be unlocked, including through CPTPP.
“This Call for Input will ensure that both businesses and consumers shape our approach to global trade and enable us to seize exciting export opportunities with both hands.”
The government encourages all interested parties to submit their views to help identify key export opportunities, market barriers, and strategic priorities for UK industries.
The public consultation is now open and will close on September 14, 2026.
