date:Apr 15, 2013
ited States and Japan have successfully completed these consultations by concluding a robust package of actions and agreements with Japan in the automotive and insurance sectors, as well as other non-tariff measures. As a result, we are pleased to welcome Japans participation in the TPP negotiations pending a consensus agreement among the current TPP members and the completion of our respective domestic processes. Japans entry into this important initiative for the Asia-Pacific region will help