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Japan Vows to Protect Farmers in Tariff Talks

Published July 1, 2025

Japan says it won’t sacrifice its agriculture sector in trade talks with the U.S., following criticism from President Trump over rice imports. Government officials emphasized that agriculture is “the foundation of the nation” and vowed to protect farmers in ongoing…
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Japan Eyes More U.S. Corn in Trade Talks

Published May 12, 2025

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba suggested that increasing U.S. corn imports, particularly for ethanol and biomass use, could be part of ongoing trade negotiations with Washington. Ishiba emphasized Japan’s commitment to protecting its domestic agriculture sector, especially as pressure mounts…
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U.S. Delegation in Japan This Week

Published June 4, 2023

USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Alexis Taylor is leading a trade mission to Japan this week. North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring is also on the trip. Forty agricultural businesses and organizations are participating, including the Specialty…
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Japan Approves U.S. Ethanol

Published April 2, 2023

Japan will now allow US ethanol to successful access 100 percent of the Japanese biofuel market. This is an increase from the previous 66 percent access that was assessed in 2021 and is based on continued improvement in reduction of…
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Tokyo Trade Mission

Published October 3, 2022

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum is leading a trade mission to Japan this week. This is a joint effort between the Governor’s Office, the state agriculture and commerce departments and the state trade office.
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Beef Trade Agreement Updated

Published June 6, 2022

The United States and Japan have signed an agreement to revise the beef safeguard mechanism. U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai said this amendment to the U.S.-Japan trade agreement will allow U.S. exporters to meet Japan’s growing demand more reliably for…
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Would You Like Fries With That?

Published December 22, 2021

Rather than medium or large-sized French fries, McDonald’s customers in Japan are being limited to the small fries. Potato shipments have been delayed due to supply chain disruptions. Rather than depending on ocean freight solely, McDonald’s Japan is now going…
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U.S. to Discuss Tariffs With Japan This Week

Published November 15, 2021

The United States and Japan are in negotiations over the steel and aluminum tariffs imposed during the Trump Administration. The Biden Administration eased tariffs on European steel and aluminum last month and Japan now appears to be next in line.…
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