The Trans-Pacific Partnership, or TPP, is a trade agreement originally negotiated among 12 countries across the Asia-Pacific region. Its goal was to promote economic integration, reduce tariffs, and enhance trade and investment among member nations. The agreement aimed to create a more balanced trade environment and strengthen economic ties. In 2017, the United States withdrew from the TPP, leading to a revised version called the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). This new agreement retained many of the original provisions while allowing the remaining countries to continue fostering trade relationships and economic cooperation without U.S. participation.