Japan
Preface
The Trade Policy Review Mechanism (TPRM) was first established on a trial basis by the GATT CONTRACTING PARTIES in April 1989. The Mechanism became a permanent feature of the World Trade Organization under the Marrakesh Agreement which established the WTO in January 1995.
Introduction
The Trade Policy Review Mechanism (TPRM) was first established on a trial basis by the GATT contracting parties in April 1989. The Mechanism became a permanent feature of the World Trade Organization under the Marrakesh Agreement which established the WTO in January 1995.
Concluding Remarks by the Chairperson of the Trade Policy Review Body, H.E. Mr. Harald Aspelund of Iceland at the Trade Policy Review of Japan, 6 and 8 July 2020.
Despite the COVID-19-related meeting constraints the fourteenth Trade Policy Review of Japan has offered us a good opportunity to deepen our understanding of recent developments in and challenges to its trade economic and investment policies. Since its last TPR in 2017 Japan’s initiatives to maintain its position in the multilateral trading system and take advantage of the opportunities it offers have been greatly appreciated. Indeed the about 753 advance written questions submitted by 32 Members and the 50 delegations that took the floor during the first and second day underline the importance attached by Members to Japan’s trade and investment policies and practices.
Preface
The Trade Policy Review Mechanism (TPRM) was first established on a trial basis by the GATT CONTRACTING PARTIES in April 1989. The Mechanism became a permanent feature of the World Trade Organization under the Marrakesh Agreement which established the WTO in January 1995.