{ "error": "", "type": "text", "title": "Presidential Message to Congress Regarding the Notification of Initiation of United States–Japan Trade Agreement", "slug": "presidential-message-to-congress-regarding-the-notification-of-initiation-of-united-states-japan-trade-agreement", "text": "
\"On October 16, 2018, my Administration notified the Congress that I intended to initiate trade negotiations with Japan on a United States-Japan Trade Agreement. As stated in that notification and subsequent consultations with the Congress, my Administration proposed pursuing negotiations with Japan in stages. I am pleased to report that my Administration has reached an initial trade agreement regarding tariff barriers (the \u201cagreement\u201d) with Japan and I intend to enter into the agreement in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n
Accordingly, pursuant to section 103(a)(2) of the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 (Public Law 114-26, Title I) (the \u201cAct\u201d), I hereby notify the Congress that I intend to enter into a trade agreement regarding tariff barriers with Japan under section 103(a) of the Act.<\/p>\n
In addition, I also will be entering into an Executive Agreement with Japan regarding digital trade.<\/p>\n
My Administration looks forward to continued collaboration with the Congress on further negotiations with Japan to achieve a comprehensive trade agreement that results in more fair and reciprocal trade between the United States and Japan.\"<\/p>", "quote": null, "citation": "