ISDS Case Map
Japan
Implementation of the new US-Japan free trade agreement is expected to put US pork producers back on a level playing field in that market and help set the tone for future US free trade agreements.
Japanese agricultural production will decline 60 billion to 110 billion yen ($552 million to $1.01 billion) under the bilateral trade deal with the US, the government said.
With the UK looking to secure its economic future and seize the purported benefits of Brexit, London has been ramping up its negotiating capacity and making overtures to trade partners.
US President Donald Trump has said the deal does not require congressional approval.
President Trump oversaw the signing of two limited trade deals with Japan, slashing tariffs on $7.2 billion worth of America's agricultural exports, but avoiding thorny issues such as auto tariffs.
As published by the Office of the United States Trade Representative
As published by the Office of the United States Trade Representative
The deal offers worse access to Japan for some US agricultural goods than the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
India has viewed FTAs as an important tool to enhance its trade and investment, and signed a number of trade agreements with various countries or groups. And India’s experience intrade with its major FTA partners has not been very encouraging.
Ag leaders believe a new free trade agreement with Japan should put billions of dollars back in the pockets of American farmers.
