“…In response to the Nov. 1 commentary by Ford Motor Co.’s Stephen E. Biegun on automotive trade barriers between the U.S. and Japan (“Free trade should address all barriers”), it seems as if Mr. Biegun is attempting to obfuscate the Big Three’s lack of effort in Japan by labeling the market “closed.”…”
Continue readingJAMA and its member companies support free trade and investment because they bring more economic benefits than does protectionism and are in the consumer’s best interest. TPP will be an historic agreement which will bring free trade and investment to the Asia Pacific region. Therefore, JAMA strongly supports TPP.
Continue readingThe Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. (JAMA) appreciates the opportunity to present its views in response to the U.S Trade Representative’s May 7, 2013 request for comments regarding “Participation of Japan in the Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Negotiations.”
Continue readingOn behalf of the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA), please find attached a statement for the hearing record for the Senate Committee on Finance
Continue readingThe United States and eight Asia-Pacific countries are negotiating a free trade agreement, the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), that is designed to eliminate trade barriers and create new trade opportunities. On June 18 and 19, 2012, Mexico and Canada respectively were invited to join the negotiations. Japan also has expressed interest in possibly joining the negotiations. This is a developing issue that is affecting various industries, including the automotive industry. The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) has prepared the following Q&A regarding TPP and how it affects the Japanese auto industry both in the U.S. and Japan.
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