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The 1995 Japan-U.S. Auto and Parts Trade Dispute: Terms of the Settlement and Implications

On June 28, 1995, the United States and Japan reached a settlement in a long-running dispute over access to Japan's market for automobiles and parts. 100-percent tariffs by the United States on imports of luxury cars from Japan had been threatened under a Section 301 unfair trade practices case dealing with the aftermarket for autoparts in Japan. This report describes the dispute, the settlement, and questions and issues that still remain.

Date: August 9, 1995

Creator: Nanto, Dick K. & Bass, Gwenell L.

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Japan-U.S. Automobile and Parts Trade Dispute

On May 9, 1995, the United States initiated action designed to resolve a dispute with Japan dealing with automobiles and auto parts. In an effort to move negotiations along and resolve a U.S. unfair trade practices case (Section 301) dealing with barriers in the aftermarket for auto parts in Japan, the United States has threatened to impose 100 percent tariffs on imports of thirteen Japanese luxury passenger cars (Honda Acura, Nissan Infiniti, Toyota Lexus, Mazda 929 and Millenia, and Mitsubish… more

Date: June 9, 1995

Creator: Nanto, Dick K.; Cooper, William H. & Bass, Gwenell L.