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Japan trade policy
![The 2-Level Game in Japan’s Agriculture Trade Negotiations The 2-Level Game in Japan’s Agriculture Trade Negotiations](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-05-13-130531.jpg)
The 2-Level Game in Japan’s Agriculture Trade Negotiations
By Zhuoran Li
The Japanese agriculture sector has a long history of obstructing international trade talks.
![Japan’s Moment to Act on Forced Labor in Supply Chains Japan’s Moment to Act on Forced Labor in Supply Chains](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-japan-1184122_1280.jpg)
Japan’s Moment to Act on Forced Labor in Supply Chains
By Airin Ri and Anasuya Syam
Despite past commitments, Japan is the only G-7 member that has not imposed sanctions on Beijing for its state policy of forced labor.
![Has Japan Become the Kingmaker for Trade Deals in the Indo-Pacific? Has Japan Become the Kingmaker for Trade Deals in the Indo-Pacific?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-eiirvgouuaaecoi.jpg)
Has Japan Become the Kingmaker for Trade Deals in the Indo-Pacific?
By Jeffrey Wilson
The future of RCEP depends on how the Japanese government will approach India’s withdrawal.
![After a Busy G20 for Abe, Japan Prepares to Host in 2019 After a Busy G20 for Abe, Japan Prepares to Host in 2019](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-47322884_2340072752731573_7891661300097351680_n.jpg)
After a Busy G20 for Abe, Japan Prepares to Host in 2019
By Daniel Hurst
Japan's prime minister had a full slate of meetings at the summit, but also found time to outline Japan's focus as next year's host.
![Japan's Subtle China Strategy on Display Japan's Subtle China Strategy on Display](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-46263963_2303832819688900_1796351268185178112_n.jpg)
Japan's Subtle China Strategy on Display
By Daniel Hurst
At the latest round of ASEAN summitry, Abe emphasized rapprochement with China even while raising criticisms.
![At UN, Japan's Abe Defends the Rules-Based Order At UN, Japan's Abe Defends the Rules-Based Order](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-778003.jpg)
At UN, Japan's Abe Defends the Rules-Based Order
By Daniel Hurst
Abe promises to defend free trade while resolving long-standing issues with Japan's neighbors.
![Japan, EU Display Solidarity in the Face of US Friction Japan, EU Display Solidarity in the Face of US Friction](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_18198342695583.jpg)
Japan, EU Display Solidarity in the Face of US Friction
By Daniel Hurst
Their new FTA is “of enormous strategic importance for the rules-based international order,” says the European Council president.
![Amid US Trade Tensions, Japan Formally Completes TPP-11 Entry Amid US Trade Tensions, Japan Formally Completes TPP-11 Entry](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-cptpp-signing-ceremony.jpg)
Amid US Trade Tensions, Japan Formally Completes TPP-11 Entry
By Daniel Hurst
Japan's Foreign Ministry framed the move as “a powerful message from Japan to the world.”
![Japan’s Values-Free and Token Indo-Pacific Strategy Japan’s Values-Free and Token Indo-Pacific Strategy](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-shinzoabeus.jpg)
Japan’s Values-Free and Token Indo-Pacific Strategy
By James D.J. Brown
Japan must demonstrate that its commitment to international law and democratic values is more than just a fig leaf.
![Japan's Rush to Conclude TPP-11 Japan's Rush to Conclude TPP-11](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-abe-apec.jpg)
Japan's Rush to Conclude TPP-11
By Aurelia George Mulgan
Shinzo Abe's government can't afford to see the Trans-Pacific Partnership fail.
![With EU Deal, Japan Sends Powerful Message on Free Trade With EU Deal, Japan Sends Powerful Message on Free Trade](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat.com-19702736_1564567556948767_8668053907176595887_o.jpg)
With EU Deal, Japan Sends Powerful Message on Free Trade
By Anthony Fensom
The Japan-EU deal is a political win for Abe and a repudiation of Trump-style protectionism.
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