The North American Meat Institute (Meat Institute) outlined key meat and poultry industry negotiating objectives and priorities for a bilateral U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement in comments submitted to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. The Trump Administration, in October, notified Congress of its intention to enter into trade negotiations with Japan, and subsequently requested public input.
“The U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement stands to be a boon for the U.S. meat, poultry and animal products industry and will be integral to future growth,” wrote Bill Westman, Meat Institute senior vice president of International Affairs. “The agreement will provide economic benefits to the producers, processors and workers in the industry by making U.S. meat and poultry products more competitive in one of the most important markets in the Pacific region.”