U.S./Japan Announce Bilateral Trade Talks

On Wednesday, President Trump and Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced they will enter bilateral trade negotiations between the two countries.  Several northwest lawmakers welcomed the announcement, including Representative Dave Reichert:

“With the close ties between Washington State and Japan, I welcome the news that the United States and Japan intend to enter into bilateral negotiations. These negotiations represent an opportunity to create a stronger partnership with this key ally that will benefit communities in my home state and across the country. As Chairman of the Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee and Co-Chair of the U.S.-Japan Caucus, I look forward to engaging with Ambassador Lighthizer to ensure Washington’s farmers, workers, and businesses gain greater access to the Japanese market through the removal of significant tariff and non-tariff barriers."

If you have a story idea for the Washington Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail gvaagen@cherrycreekradio.com