Concerned about additional tariffs on Japanese cars Japan-US business people meeting September 19 10:45
The business circle meeting where business managers in Japan and the United States discuss economic issues closes in Washington, focusing on the trade agreement between Japan and the United States, the possibility of additional tariffs on Japanese cars, etc. by the US government Concerned about it.
This meeting is an annual meeting between Japanese and American business executives discussing economic issues and making recommendations to both governments. The meeting that was held in Washington was closed on the 18th. .
During a joint press conference to conclude the meeting, Nobuyuki Hirano, chairman of the Japan-US Economic Council, said, “It took only a year to conclude an agreement on the US-Japan trade agreement to be signed in New York this month. Is an important step. ”
Also, Chuck Robins, chairman of the US-Japan Economic Council, said, “I am very pleased to be very positive,” and expressed his expectations for the progress of economic relations between Japan and the US.
However, the two sides said in their jointly adopted statement that the focus on the possibility of additional tariffs on Japanese cars, etc. by the US government, which is the focus of action, is to eliminate measures that seriously affect consumers and industry. "
The two governments are expected to clarify the handling of Japanese cars next week, but the Japanese and US business circles have expressed concerns about additional tariffs.