Regarding the entry into force of RCEP = Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership with the participation of Japan, China, ASEAN, etc. in January next year, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Kaneko said, "The environment that contributes to the promotion of exports to huge markets has been created." He expressed his intention to welcome the entry into force.
The RCEP, which has been agreed by 15 countries including Japan, China, and the member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, will first come into effect on January 1, next year in 10 countries such as China and Australia.
Regarding this, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Kaneko said at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting on the 5th that tariffs on items aiming to expand exports such as scallops for China and confectionery for South Korea will be abolished. We believe that an environment that contributes to the promotion of exports of agriculture, forestry and fishery products will be created. We would like to take necessary measures to strengthen the production base and promote market development so that the results can be fully utilized. " He expressed his intention to welcome the entry into force of.
On the other hand, regarding the impact of RCEP on the domestic agriculture, forestry and fisheries industry, Minister Kaneko said, "Five important items such as rice and beef are excluded from the targets of tariff reduction and elimination, and the special impact on the domestic agriculture, forestry and fisheries industry is No, "he said.