Japan, US to discuss beef trade, economic cooperation in Washington

October 12, 2017

TOKYO- Japan's recently activated emergency import restrictions on frozen beef, which have provoked a backlash from the United States, are expected to be high on the agenda when the two countries hold a second session of their economic dialogue in Washington on Monday.

Japan is expected to seek the United States' understanding for the safeguard measure by highlighting its readiness to make operational improvements.

Another focal point will be whether the two countries can produce specific results on bilateral economic cooperation. The two sides are seen agreeing to promote US liquefied natural gas exports to Asia and to strengthen bilateral cooperation on infrastructure development in the United States.

Ahead of US President Donald Trump's visit to Japan next month, it is uncertain whether a possible Japan-US free trade agreement will be discussed in the Washington session. Jiji Press