UK backs Japan-Europe trade deal

Article reports that the United Kingdom is pushing the idea of a Japan-Europe trade agreement in which Japanese manufacturers would gain better access to European markets in return for liberalising its financial services, airline and pharmaceutical industries. However, the idea could run up against opposition in Europe, particularly from countries keen to protect against Japanese car and electronics imports.

European Commission: DG Trade: Bilateral relations: EU and Japan http://ec.europa.eu/trade/issues/bilateral/countries/japan/index_en.htm

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