SKorea, China, Japan begin free trade talks
Associated Press
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Updated 4:14 am, Tuesday, March 26, 2013
The official launch of the negotiations among the Asian rivals comes as efforts to lower tariffs and other trade barriers among major economies gain momentum. On Monday, Japan agreed to start negotiations for a free trade pact with the European Union and earlier this month Tokyo said it will join talks on a Pacific trade pact known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership, which is led by the United States. South Korea's government says that lowering trade barriers with China and Japan would help reduce its vulnerability to economic conditions in the United States and Europe. Reported by SeattlePI.com 26 minutes ago.
Associated Press
Copyright 2013 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Updated 4:14 am, Tuesday, March 26, 2013
The official launch of the negotiations among the Asian rivals comes as efforts to lower tariffs and other trade barriers among major economies gain momentum. On Monday, Japan agreed to start negotiations for a free trade pact with the European Union and earlier this month Tokyo said it will join talks on a Pacific trade pact known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership, which is led by the United States. South Korea's government says that lowering trade barriers with China and Japan would help reduce its vulnerability to economic conditions in the United States and Europe. Reported by SeattlePI.com 26 minutes ago.