Japan-U.S. Trade Agreement: Implications for Japanese companies in North America

This webcast is intended for Japanese companies and their U.S. subsidiaries. Please note that some content will be presented in Japanese only. Content presented in English will be followed by a recap in Japanese.

On October 7, 2019, a significant milestone was reached when Japan and the United States of America entered into their first ever trade agreement, the “Japan-U.S. Trade Agreement.” This agreement is expected to have a major impact on the value chain management of Japanese multinational companies operating in North America.

In this webcast, we will provide an overview of the Japan-U.S. Trade Agreement, including a discussion about how Japanese companies can better manage their value chains when the agreement goes into effect.  

Key discussion topics:

• History of the Japan-U.S. Trade Agreement
• How the Japan-U.S. Trade Agreement will work, including:

-   Products/industries impacted
-   Timeline
-   Rules of Origin
-   General requirements

• Case studies and key considerations for Japanese companies and their subsidiaries operating in the U.S.
• How to prepare in advance for the agreement to take effect