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Japan, New Zealand to jointly aim for expanded TPP
19-Sep-2019 The Mainichi
Japan and New Zealand to work toward expanding the existing 11-member trans-Pacific partnership free trade pact as they seek further economic and regional integration in the Indo-Pacific.
Trump races for trade deals with Japan and India as China fight persists
18-Sep-2019 New York Times
The Trump administration is racing to announce limited trade deals with Japan and India, as President Trump tries to score some wins amid a protracted trade fight with China
Trump says US and Japan have reached initial trade agreement
17-Sep-2019 New York Times
President Trump said that his administration had reached an initial trade agreement with Japan and would announce a deal in the coming weeks.
Japan to eliminate tariffs on US wine in trade deal: Nikkei
16-Sep-2019 Reuters
Japan will eliminate the tariffs on US wine within five to seven years after the trade agreement goes into effect.
US agrees to expand low-tariff quota for Japanese beef imports: sources
16-Sep-2019 Japan Times
The United States has agreed to increase its low-tariff quota for Japanese beef in bilateral trade negotiations, sources close to the matter have said.
US hints at rice concession in Japan trade talks
11-Sep-2019 The Mainichi
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue suggested the US may make concessions in seeking greater access to Japan’s rice market, during ongoing bilateral trade talks.
US and Japan rush to finish trade deal by Trump’s tight deadline
9-Sep-2019 Japan Times
Negotiators are now finalizing many of the core elements, including how much Japan is willing to open its agriculture market to US imports, cuts to industrial tariffs, and the treatment of digital trade.
United States and Japan reach "agreement in principle," but questions and obstacles remain
6-Sep-2019 JDSupra
This report provides an overview of the announced agreement and the prospects and timing for its completion and entry into force.
The other trade war—Japan vs South Korea
6-Sep-2019 Inquirer.Net
Japan imposed export restrictions on three key chemical materials upon which South Korea is highly dependent for the production of semiconductors. With other actions, that were viewed by South Korea as a “declaration of economic war”.
Trump-Abe trade deal helps US farmers, staves off auto tariffs
26-Aug-2019 Bloomberg
The US and Japan agreed in principle on a trade deal that would slash Tokyo’s tariffs on American beef, pork and other agricultural products, while delaying for now the threat of additional levies on Japanese auto exports to the US.
British trade secretary to visit Japan by Oct. for FTA, TPP talks
21-Aug-2019 The Mainichi
British trade secretary hopes to visit Japan by the end of October for talks on a possible bilateral trade agreement and her country’s potential participation in the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade framework.
US and Japan near free trade deal as high-level talks get underway in DC
20-Aug-2019 Foreign Brief
US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer will meet with his Japanese counterpart Toshimitsu Motegu in Washington for two days of discussions on a proposed bilateral free trade deal.
Korea-Asean special summit to focus on expanding trade
19-Aug-2019 Korea Joongang Daily
Korea government called for the expansion of trade with Asean states, especially in light of the global rise of protectionist policies and trade wars, not to mention Korea’s recent tensions with Japan.
China could play mediator role to help resolve Japan-South Korea trade friction
18-Aug-2019 Global Times
Tensions between Japan and South Korea have been escalating since July 1. Japan has since placed restrictions on three chemicals critical to South Korea’s tech industry. Uncertainty exists within ongoing negotiations for the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).
Japan leaves billions on table as paperwork clogs free trade deals
18-Aug-2019 Nikkei Asian Review
Only half of eligible companies enjoying fruits of 17 trade agreements.
The Japan-US ‘mini-deal’ has big implications
13-Aug-2019 The Diplomat
As the US and Japan intensify trade negotiations, the push for a quick “mini-deal” on agriculture and autos will have far-reaching impact.
US, Japan look to clinch trade deal in September
9-Aug-2019 The Diplomat
With China talks stalling, Trump may be more inclined to give Japan concessions to seal in a trade ‘win.’
RCEP Ministerial Meeting makes little progress as Indian minister absent and Japan and South Korea clash
8-Aug-2019 AFTINET
The official statement from the RCEP Ministerial Meeting held on August 2-3 said the RCEP talks “must keep the momentum towards concluding negotiations within the year.” But actual progress of the negotiations is slow.
Japan and US break new ground on free digital trade
31-Jul-2019 Nikkei Asian Review
Japanese and American trade negotiators have reached a broad agreement on the digital economy, in which digital products are tariff-free and businesses can host servers wherever they choose.
Trade agreement between Mercosur and Japan may be signed later this year
30-Jul-2019 The Rio Times
Driven by the agreement between Mercosur and the European Union, the government is working to enable a trade alliance between the South American bloc and Japan.