NHK News Jointly Declared by 8 Economic Organizations including Japan and the United States

"Withdrawal without agreement, deep concern" Japan and the United States and eight other economic groups jointly announced on September 4, 16:05

The UK's withdrawal from the EU = European Union, the economic organizations of eight countries around the world, including the Keidanren of Japan and the American Chamber of Commerce in the United States, jointly issued a statement that they were deeply concerned about the possibility of withdrawal without agreement.・ We requested a response not to cause confusion in both EU countries.

Joint statements were issued by economic organizations in eight countries, including Keidanren, the National Chamber of Commerce, and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.

British Prime Minister Johnson is planning to leave by the end of next month without an agreement with the EU, and if the parliament passes the postponement of the withdrawal, the idea that a general election will be held, the confusion is deepening.

The statement said, “We are deeply concerned about the possibility of leaving the EU without agreement on behalf of 4 million companies in 8 countries.”

And if the UK leaves the EU without an agreement, it points out, “It brings great uncertainty and confusion, and companies will have to make logistics and investment decisions without knowing the terms of trade with the EU.” Did.

On that basis, the United Kingdom and the EU were asked to take action to avoid confusion in the economy by concluding an agreement with a sufficient transition period before leaving.