Japan-US trade agreement final agreement Prime Minister “Contributes to the development of the world economy” September 26, 12:21
Prime Minister Abe, who is visiting New York, met with President Trump in the United States to confirm that the trade agreement between Japan and the United States has reached a final agreement, and the new trade agreement between Japan and the United States will contribute to the development of the global economy. Then I emphasized the significance.
Prime Minister Abe, who is visiting New York in time for the UN General Assembly, confirmed the final agreement on trade negotiations between the United States and Japan at the summit meeting with President Trump, and signed a joint statement.
Under the new trade agreement, Japan will respond to tariff reductions on beef, pork, etc., as long as it does not exceed the level agreed in the TPP = Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement, while the US has agreed to eliminate tariffs on a wide range of industrial products Did.
In addition, while Japan maintained tariffs on rice and decided not to establish a new import quota for the United States, the United States did not yield due to the elimination of tariffs on automobiles and related parts, and continued discussions.
Furthermore, the joint statement clearly states that “no action will be taken against the spirit of the agreement or joint statement while the agreement is being implemented in good faith.” We have confirmed that no additional tariffs will be imposed on Japanese cars under Article 232 of the Law.
After the summit, Prime Minister Abe said, “We were able to reach a win-win conclusion for both Japan and the United States. The Japan-US trade agreement not only contributed to the further growth of the Japanese economy, but also the development of the world economy. Will also contribute greatly. "
In addition, US President Trump said, “I signed a wonderful new trade agreement with Japan that greatly helps American farmers, ranchers and technology,” highlighting the results.
Keigo Hagiwara “Contributing to the stable development of the automobile industry”
Mr. Sugawara, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, stated that it was confirmed that it would not trigger additional tariffs in the Japanese automobile sector, and expressed his intention to continue working to eliminate tariffs. .
The Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, Hagiwara, interviewed the top management of automakers in Tokyo in the morning of the 26th, and responded to a reporter's interview.
Among them, Mr. Sugawara said that the US-Japan trade agreement, which was finally agreed, confirmed that the United States would not trigger additional tariffs on Japanese cars during the implementation of the agreement, “distorted the global production system of automakers. It has a great significance and contributes to the stable development of Japan's automobile industry. "
In addition, regarding the tariff on automobiles and related parts that Japan exports to the United States, it was decided that “negotiations will be held after the agreement enters into force for the benefit of both Japan and the United States.” I would like to proceed with discussions and produce results in the future, ”and expressed his intention to continue working toward the elimination of tariffs.
Meanwhile, Toyota Motor Corporation President Akio Toyoda, chairman of the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, said in a meeting with Minister Hagiwara that the Japan-US trade agreement was finalized. I would like to express my respect for this effort, and this agreement welcomes the maintenance and strengthening of a free and fair trade environment in the automotive sector. "
JA “Production site is safe for rice”
JA Zenchu = Chairman Toru Nakaya of the National Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives said, “With regard to rice, the establishment of tariff quotas in the United States has been postponed, and we believe that production sites can be reassured. In the future, I would like to ask you to take the necessary actions based on the import trends of agricultural products and the impact on domestic supply and demand and prices.