the uk has struck a deal to join a trans pacific trade pact consisting of 11 countries. together australia, brunei, canada, chile, japan, malaysia, mexico, new zealand, peru, singapore and vietnam account for 13% of global gdp. the pact called the comprehensive progressive agreement for trans pacific partnership aims to cut or reduce 95% of import charges or tariffs. but some will be retained to protect sensitive domestic areas. the initial gains for britain will only be marginal, as it already has free trade deals with 9 of the 11 countries involved, and the government s own estimates show being in the bloc will only add 0.08% to the size of the uk s economy. joining me now is marco forgione, dg of the institute of export and international trade. how big a win is this for britain? victoria, this is a huge achievement to the uk. there are three areas we need to look at whenjudging are three areas we need to look at when judging what s been approved. the first is the e
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Trump faces charges over alleged payments to an Adult Film Actress to cover up an alleged affair. Again, the first time a former president has faced a criminal trial. But, we begin with massive demonstrations across the u. S. Following israels largely successful defense against an iranian attack over the weekend. The Islamic Republic firing more than 300 drones and missiles almost all of them either did not launch or were intercepted with the help of the u. S. And members of the international coalition. President biden calling the effort unprecedented and saying the u. S. Is committed to israels security. And also a ceasefire in its war with hamas. We have Fox Team Conch tonight. Jennifer griffin at the pentagon with details of irans historic attack on the jewish state. Aishah hasnie on capitol hill with the latest on efforts to support israel and Breaking News there. Peter doocy at the white house with Biden Administration response. But we begin with correspondent bill melugin in los