Free trade proposals come with tensions
THAILAND: Ford’s Mulally cites ‘closed market’ in Japan free trade concerns
Ford CEO Alan Mulally has described Japan as the 'most closed automobile market in the world' as he reiterated his…
BELGIUM: ACEA voices reservations on EU-Japan free trade
The European carmakers' trade body ACEA has said that it wants Japan to eliminate non-tariff barriers to trade in cars…
JAPAN: JAMA welcomes talks on Japan-EU free trade
The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) has said in a statement that it welcomes the agreement reached on March 25…
US: Global Automakers hails Japan Trans-Pacific Partnership application
Global Automakers is welcoming Japan's decision to formally seek participation in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) free-trade talks. The Association maintains…
INTERVIEW: Ivan Hodac – ACEA secretary general
Ivan Hodac has been Secretary General of ACEA since 2001. Building on large experience in EU affairs, he maintains close…
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BELGIUM: European Commission to take tough line on Japan trade talks
Brussels Trade Commissioner, Karel de Gucht, says he has made it clear to Japan there will be no Free Trade…
BELGIUM: CLEPA urges more reciprocity in free trade talks
European automotive suppliers association, CLEPA, is calling for more reciprocity in Free Trade Agreements (FTA) as Europe continues to engage…