Japan-US Trade Agreement Elimination of automobile tariffs as collateral stressed Foreign Minister Mogi October 15 21:56
Concerning the new trade agreement between Japan and the United States, Foreign Minister Mogi stated that the abolition of the future was agreed by the opposition party that the United States has not committed to the elimination of automobile tariffs that Japan had sought. Stressed that it is secured by the annex and indicated the idea of early approval of the Diet.
Concerning customs duties on automobiles and related parts when exporting from Japan, which has been a continuous discussion in a new trade agreement between Japan and the United States, the opposition party has not stipulated in the agreement the time for tariff elimination that Japan was seeking , He points out that the United States may not be assured.
Concerning this, Foreign Minister Mogi said at the press conference, “The agreement says“ improve market access according to the provisions of the annex ”and the annex says“ the elimination of tariffs through further discussions. And emphasized that future tariff elimination is secured by agreements and annexes.
“The agreement is beneficial to both the US and Japan, and we want to explain the details carefully and aim for the effective date as soon as possible.” The idea of approval was shown.