Articles tagged under: Japan
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…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.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…U.S. and Japan Reach Deal on Beef Safeguard Triggers
Published March 24, 2022
Japan’s safeguard mechanism on U.S. beef has been changed, increasing market access for the United States. The U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel said this is a win for American ranchers and Japanese consumers. The timeline for implementation is not…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…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.…Ambassadors Nominated for China, Japan
Published August 30, 2021
President Joe Biden has nominated ambassadors to two key ag export markets, China and Japan. Former NATO ambassador Nicholas Burns was selected to oversee the embassy in Beijing and former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel will represent the United States in…U.S. Trade Representative Tai Meets with Key Trade Leaders
Published March 24, 2021
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai is meeting virtually with trade leaders in her first week on the job. On Tuesday, Tai met with Japan’s Foreign Minister to discuss China’s unfair trade practices and shared interests. On Monday, Tai met with…Japanese Tariff Hikes are “A Temporary Inconvenience”
Published March 19, 2021
Japan is temporarily raising tariffs on U.S. beef imports. That's because volumes exceeded the levels agreed to between the two countries for the fiscal year. In the short-term, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Senior Director of International Trade and Market Access…