Subgroup 5 of the Partnership: Trade Forum (2001–2010)

U.S. Agencies

Japan Agencies

Meeting Frequency

Context

• One of five Economic Partnership for Growth subgroups established in 2001.

Goals

• To address trade-related issues early to avoid escalation.

Significance

Since this forum handled trade issues ad hoc as they became problems, there are few reports available on its activities. However, known specific topics that it addressed included loosening Japanese restrictions on beef, sheet glass, and automobile imports.