Business Oct 8, 2019
U.S. and Japan ink limited trade deal, restoring some benefits to American firms lost in TPP exit
The deal comes at a time when other parts of the Trump administration’s trade agenda have stalled.
Business Oct 7, 2019
Where the Japan-U.S. trade deal falls short of the Trans-Pacific Partnership abandoned by Trump
by David Lawder
President Donald Trump has called his new trade deal with Japan a "phenomenal" victory for U.S. farmers. But don't expect America's Land O'Lakes butter to knock New Zealand's Anchor or France's President brands off store shelves in Japan. Butter is one of several U.S. dairy products ...
Commentary / Japan Sep 24, 2019
U.S. beef finds its way back to Japan
by Yoichiro Sato
The anticipated bilateral trade agreement between Japan and the U.S. grossly favors the latter compared to the would-be agreement under the TPP.
Business Sep 19, 2019
Japan ready to back its farmers and small firms after trade deal with U.S., new minister says
by Satoshi Sugiyama
The government will provide additional support to farmers and small businesses as needed to quell concerns stemming from an expected Japan-U.S. trade deal, Japan's recently appointed economic revitalization minister said Thursday. "As far as I understand, the negotiation (between Japan and the U.S.) is in ...
Business Sep 19, 2019
The leaders of Japan and New Zealand agreed Thursday 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. After meeting with New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe ...
Business Sep 18, 2019
Rice excluded from trade accord U.S. and Japan aim to ink soon
U.S. rice growers won't get increased sales under the current terms of a trade deal agreed by President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, people familiar with the accord said. While there are still details to be finalized, the people said there won't ...
Business Sep 17, 2019
Tokyo cautious as Trump touts progress on bilateral trade pact
Trump said Washington has struck trade agreements with Tokyo but stopped short of assuring Japan that new tariffs would not be slapped on vital auto exports.
Business Sep 15, 2019
U.S. agrees to expand low-tariff quota for Japanese beef imports: sources
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. While it is not known by how much the quota will be expanded from the current 200 tons per year, Japan ...
Business Aug 27, 2019
Trump keeps Japan auto import tariff threat alive but says none planned 'at this moment'
Japan signaled it wanted to lay to rest the threat of new auto tariffs before agreeing to a final trade deal, after Trump left the possibility open.
National / Politics Aug 27, 2019
Boris Johnson assures Abe of smooth Brexit at G7, seeking to calm Japan firms' concerns
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe got assurances Monday from his British counterpart Boris Johnson that he will aim for a smooth Brexit. In his first meeting since Johnson became prime minister in July, Abe called for an "orderly" departure from the European Union as Tokyo has ...
Business Aug 21, 2019
British trade secretary hopes to visit Japan by end of October for FTA and TPP talks
British trade secretary Liz Truss said Tuesday she hopes to visit Japan by the end of October for talks on a potential bilateral trade agreement and the possibility of entering the revised TPP. During a teleconference, Truss told her Japanese counterpart Hiroshige Seko of her ...
Business Jul 5, 2019
Taiwan to cut tariffs on sake and Japan farm and fishery products as it looks to join TPP
Taiwan is set to lower its tariffs on sake from Japan to 20 percent, from the current 40 percent, as early as August. Taiwan will also cut its tariffs on such Japanese farm and fishery products as frozen shishamo smelt, scallop and yams, and processed ...