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The U.S. had the chance to join the CPTPP, previously known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership, during the Barack Obama administration. But Trump withdrew in 2017, after taking office for the first time, before the pact could be finalized.
When asked on Thursday if the U.S. would join the new initiative between the EU and CPTPP, von der Leyen replied, "As far as I understand, the Americans left at a certain point." It would be up to the two blocs to decide if they want to let them in, she added.
