ISDS Case Map
Japan
US wants bigger compromise from Japan on tariffs for American farm goods than the two countries had agreed on for the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Tokyo has argued for a more limited "trade agreement on goods," while the Trump administration says it ultimately wants a comprehensive free trade agreement.
High on the agenda are rules for protecting intellectual-property rights.
Japan and the United States plan to launch bilateral trade talks on April 15 and 16 in Washington.
While the United States desires a free trade agreement that would cover a range of areas such as goods, services, investment and currency, Japan is insisting the two governments aim for a trade deal on goods only.
US President said will push for a free trade agreement with Japan as he signaled willingness to seek a further opening of the country's agriculture market.
Japanese imports of beef are nearing the point of triggering an automatic tariff increase, which would affect only the US, a nonmember of the TPP-11.
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang urged Japan and South Korea to speed up free-trade agreement (FTA) talks as the three parties mark the 20th anniversary of the launch of the China-Japan-South Korea cooperation mechanism this year.
U.S. Trade Representative will prioritize the agriculture sector once the two countries start negotiations.
President Trump’s top trade negotiator raised doubts that a trade agreement with China was within reach, while also aiming to negotiate trade deals with Europe and Japan.
