Japan Seeks Mega FTAs, Former Trade Negotiator Watanabe Says

The video discusses the ongoing trade dynamics involving the US, Japan, and the EU. It highlights Donald Trump's stance against the global trading system and Japan's proactive efforts in forming large-scale free trade agreements like TPP 11 and the Japan-EU EPA. The discussion also covers the potential risks for Japan, particularly in the automotive sector, due to US trade policies. Additionally, the video examines recent US-EU trade developments and their implications for Japan, suggesting a possible reset of transatlantic trade negotiations.

What is one of the main strategies Japan is using to counter global trade challenges?

• Increasing tariffs on imports

• Forming large-scale free trade agreements

• Reducing exports to the US

• Focusing on domestic production

What is a significant risk for Japan if the US does not rejoin the TPP?

• Reduction in foreign investments

• Decrease in domestic car production

• Loss of agricultural market access

• Increase in tariffs on electronics

How much of Japan's automobile exports go to the US?

• 20%

• 50%

• 30%

• 40%

What is a potential outcome of the recent US-EU trade agreements?

• A halt in global trade negotiations

• A decrease in US-EU trade

• Increased tariffs on Japanese goods

• A new transatlantic trade deal

What was a key development in the trade negotiations between the US and the EU?

• An increase in tariffs on US goods

• A successful negotiation by Jean-Claude Juncker

• A new trade agreement with China

• A complete ban on EU imports