British general election Japan negotiates for bilateral trade agreement

British general election Japan negotiates for bilateral trade agreement December 13 18:34

If the UK leaves the EU, the Japanese government will enter into negotiations to conclude a bilateral trade agreement.

After withdrawal from Japan-UK trade agreement

If the UK withdraws from the EU in January of next year, tariffs and trade rules in accordance with the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement will be applied to trade with Japan for the time being. However, since the deadline is until the end of December next year, the Japanese and British governments have a policy of bilateral trade agreements so that smooth trade can continue.

In addition, the truss international trade minister who came to Japan in September stated that he is interested in participating in the TPP = Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement. Welcome position.

Japanese government officials say that first of all, the conclusion of trade agreements between the two countries is a priority, but attention is paid to whether Britain aims to join the TPP as a foothold in the Asia-Pacific region.

Secretary-General “Continue Strengthening Relationship with UK”

Secretary of Secretary Jun said at a press conference after the extraordinary cabinet meeting, “Japan and the UK are global strategic partners that share fundamental values ​​such as freedom, democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. I would like to continue to strengthen Japan-UK relations with the Prime Minister. "

In addition, regarding the withdrawal from the EU = European Union in the UK, "The government wants to continue to closely monitor related trends and provide information to Japanese companies based on the results of the general election." .