Prime Minister Abe agrees on Japan-US trade negotiations and directs domestic measures October 1: 17:11

In response to the conclusion of the US-Japan trade negotiations, Prime Minister Abe is a headquarters for gathering related ministers, and will take concrete measures to relieve domestic farmers' concerns and strengthen industrial competitiveness. Instructed to consider.

Japan-US trade negotiations last month, Japan responded to the opening of the market for agricultural products such as beef and pork to the extent that it does not exceed the level of the TPP agreement, while the United States will not trigger additional tariffs on Japanese cars while the agreement is being implemented, etc. The final agreement was reached.

In response to this, the government will hold a meeting of the “Comprehensive Headquarters for TPP and Others” at the Prime Minister's Office on the 1st, and the Japanese companies will develop overseas markets in order to maximize the effectiveness of the agreement. And decided on a basic policy to strengthen the competitiveness of domestic industries and the production base of agriculture, forestry and fisheries.

Sonouede, also based on trends in after the EPA = Economic Partnership Agreement entered into force of the TPP and the EU, to prospect this fall, has been confirmed to revise the policy outline that summarizes the domestic measures.

Prime Minister Abe said, “While it was a win-win agreement for both Japan and the United States, it is necessary to take close measures against the concerns of farmers and take all possible measures. Strengthening competitiveness and strong agriculture and forestry I would like to work on the construction of the fishery industry and lead to further economic growth. ”