METI: Minister Hagiuda Holds a TV conference with H.E. Ambassador Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative

On November 4, 2021, METI Minister Hagiuda held a video conference with H.E. Ambassador Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative.
Minister Hagiuda and Ambassador Tai confirmed the two countries’ further commitments towards realizing a free and fair economic order in the Indo-Pacific, and exchanged opinions on Japan-U.S. cooperation on dealing with market-distorting measures. Minister Hagiuda also strongly requested resolution of the issue of additional duties on Japanese steel and aluminum products based on Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962.