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ACEA: Automobile industry calls for balanced outcome in EU-Japan FTA
Ahead of a possible bilateral EU-Japan summit to conclude negotiations on a free trade agreement, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) calls on negotiators to ensure a balanced outcome for the European automobile sector.
Abe expected to agree EU-Japan trade deal on Thursday - EU
The European Union and Japan expect to commit to signing a free trade deal on the eve of a G20 summit in what both see as a push back against a feared U.S. turn toward protectionism under President Donald Trump.
Japan moots low-tariff import quota on cheese in EU free trade talks
Japan is proposing a low-tariff import quota on some categories of European cheese in negotiations for a free trade deal with the European Union, a source close to the talks said.
Japan-EU EPA to hinge on leaders’ talks
The ministerial negotiations for an economic partnership agreement between Japan and the European Union that were held in Tokyo for two days failed to reach an accord.
Japan could dump wine tariff to sweeten EU trade deal
Offering immediate removal aims for concessions as ministers meet.
EU-Japan FTA - draft chapters (Jan 2016 - Jan 2017)
14 draft chapters, as leaked by Greenpeace
Norway’s seafood council sees Japanese free trade agreement in the future
Japan is the main market for Norwegian seafood in Asia and is a strategically important market for seafood.
Japan minister urges EU to give way on dairy sector in talks
Japanese farm minister Yuji Yamamoto urged the European Union to give way on its demand that Japan open its market to dairy products from the bloc.
Japan welcomes Taiwan and other countries to join TPP
Japan's chief cabinet secretary and the cabinet's spokesman, said that he welcomed various countries and areas, including Taiwan, to participate in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).
A guide to international investment agreements
Over the past twenty years, International Investment Agreements have become an increasingly popular and valuable tool for investors to manage their foreign investment risk.