Japan won't grant U.S. farm products more access than TPP: Motegi

Economic minister Toshimitsu Motegi said Tuesday that Japan will not grant the United States greater access to its agricultural market than previously agreed under the Trans-Pacific Partnership regional trade pact, pushing back against pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump."Japan and the United States have agreed to hold discussions for a trade deal in line with the joint statement released in September. In the statement, it clearly states that 'market access as reflected in Japan's previous economic partnership agreements constitute the maximum level,'" Motegi told a press conference.M…READ FULL ARTICLE