Japan and the United States launched direct trade negotiations Wednesday on autos and nontariff barriers in parallel with the Trans-Pacific Partnership talks.
Over the next three days in Tokyo, the two largest economies involved in the TPP talks will discuss auto safety standards, insurance and intellectual property, among other topics.
The Japanese delegates include Takeo Mori, ambassador for economic diplomacy, while the U.S. delegation is headed by acting Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Wendy Cutler.