Japan-U.S. Trade Agreement Proposal for Parliament Approval Passing the House of Representatives November 19 14:43

A bill calling for the approval of a new trade agreement between Japan and the United States was passed by the majority of the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito parties at the House of Representatives and sent to the House of Councilors. The ruling party wants to get the agreement approved during the current parliamentary session, which is until the 9th of next month.

A bill seeking approval of the new trade agreement between Japan and the US was discussed at the House of Representatives.

Among them, the Liberal Democratic Party agreed, “All agriculture, forestry and fisheries products are within the scope of past economic partnership agreements, and industrial products are also subject to early tariff elimination and reduction, especially those that are highly interested in exports by Japanese companies. It will be a win-win and balanced agreement for both Japan and the United States. ”

On the other hand, the denominations such as the Constitutional Democratic Party, in the opposite position, “I can not confirm whether the additional tariffs on Japanese cars could be avoided. "Isn't it the reality that I succumbed to the threat of additional tariffs?"

As a result of the vote, the approval proposal was approved by the majority of the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito Party and the Japan Restoration Association, and sent to the House of Councilors.

Prior to this, Foreign Minister Mogi stated at the press conference that "I would like to give a polite explanation at the House of Councilors and give approval as soon as possible, how well the agreement is win-win for both Japan and the United States." .

The ruling party wants to get the agreement approved during the current parliamentary session, which is until the 9th of next month.