Import of US corn Secretary of the Secretary of Secretary “Unrelated to Japan-US trade negotiations” August 30 20:38
Regarding Japan's import of additional American corn, Secretary of Secretary Jun explained at a press conference after the cabinet meeting that he will make every effort to supply feed corn, and aims to sign an agreement next month. He showed that he had nothing to do with Japan-US trade negotiations.
Regarding the additional import of American corn that was discussed at the Japan-US summit meeting this week, the secretary of the secretary said in a press conference after the cabinet meeting, “From July, moth larvae will eat and damage corn. The damage is already spreading with considerable momentum in 13 prefectures, and there is a possibility that it will spread further nationwide. In order to ensure the complete supply of feed corn, we have announced support for the advance purchase of overseas corn. "
After that, while the reporters asked if there was any significance in facilitating trade negotiations between Japan and the United States, the secretary of the secretary said, “It is a completely different story from trade negotiations,” and next month, in line with the United Nations General Assembly. At the Japan-US summit meeting, he showed that he had nothing to do with trade negotiations aimed at signing the agreement.