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Trump & Abe to Meet in DC

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The White House has announced President Trump will host Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe later this month. That will be followed by Trump traveling to Japan in late May for an official state visit. Bilateral trade negotiations are underway between…
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Trade Talks with Japan Begin

Published April 15, 2019

Trade negotiations between the United States and Japan begin today. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer is meeting with Japan’s economic minister today and tomorrow. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue wants a “very quick agreement” with Japan cutting tariffs on agricultural products.…
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U.S. Japan Trade Talks to Begin This Month

Published February 27, 2019

U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer told lawmakers trade talks with Japan will likely start in March. Japan is the leading value destination for U.S. beef and pork. U.S. Meat Export Federation Economist Erin Borror says the competitive terrain is getting…
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U.S. Lamb Consumption on the Rise

Published December 21, 2018

Lamb consumption is on the rise in the United States. "Over the last five years, domestic consumption is has grown about two percent per year," says American Lamb Board chairman Jim Percival. Also, research conducted by the American Lamb Board…
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Japan Working to Lift Beef Import Restrictions

Published November 26, 2018

According to a Japanese newspaper, The Mainichi, the country’s food safety commission is moving towards removal of import restrictions on U.S. beef. The restrictions were originally imposed as a measure against mad cow disease. Currently, Japan only allows U.S. beef…
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ND Beef Commission Focused on Japanese Market

Published September 27, 2018

In years of record beef production, it’s important to make sure U.S. export markets remain strong and viable. To do so, the North Dakota Beef Commission has contributed additional funds focused on beef markets in Japan. In the first year…
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Japan and U.S. Discuss a Trade Agreement

Published September 27, 2018

After months of negative trade-related news, there is a positive news for U.S. agriculture. The United States and Japan have agreed to begin negotiations on a free trade agreement. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue welcomed the news, saying President Trump’s strong…
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Japan to Import U.S. Lamb

Published July 13, 2018

For the first time in 15 years, Japan is opening its market to U.S. lamb. Japan shut down access to its market in 2003 when BSE was identified in the U.S. cattle herd. Japan’s lamb imports reached a record value…
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