WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — On October 5, the 12 countries of the Pacific Rim region reached an agreement on the wording and subject matter of the TPP free trade deal, intended to deregulate trade among the signatories which together make up 40 percent of the world economy.
"All TPP countries commit to avoid unfair currency practices and refrain from competitive devaluation," the declaration stated.
The joint declarations revealed that TPP members have committed to publicly report their foreign-exchange intervention and foreign reserves data.
"Officials from all TPP countries will consult regularly to address macroeconomic issues, including to engage on efforts to avoid unfair currency practices," the declaration explained.
The parties to the agreement are the United States, Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, and Vietnam.
