Negotiations between Japan and the European Union over crafting a free-trade agreement will not begin until this fall or later due to persistent reluctance among the European auto industry, according to senior officials at the Foreign Ministry.
The government initially hoped agreement would be reached in July to initiate the negotiations, as Japanese businesses have called for an early start in hopes of boosting auto and TV sales in Europe.
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