Prime Minister Abe `` confirmed with US President that there are no additional tariffs on cars '', disbanding observation denied

[New York 25th Reuters]-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visits the United States on the 25th (26th Japan time) on a local press conference after the Japan-US summit meeting and says that no additional tariffs will be imposed on cars exported from Japan to the United States He said he confirmed with the US President. He also revealed that he had exchanged information with President Trump over the Iranian situation.

As for the time of the dissolution of the House of Representatives, he said, “It ’s not in the middle of the head or in the middle”.

The two leaders agreed and signed a trade agreement at the summit on the 25th. Prime Minister Abe stressed that "not only will it contribute to the further growth of the Japanese economy, but will also contribute greatly to the development of the global economy based on free and fair rules."

Regarding the additional tariffs on Japanese cars by the US, which was the focus, “In the joint statement of Japan and the United States last September, no additional tariffs will be implemented during trade negotiations (based on Article 232 of the US Trade Expansion Act). "And confirmed with President Trump." After that, “I confirmed clearly to President Trump that the contents of this joint statement were not intended to impose additional tariffs on Japanese automobiles and auto parts, and President Trump also acknowledged it. It has been confirmed among the presidents.

<Opinion exchange with President Trump over Iran>

Prime Minister Abe said in a meeting with Iranian President Rouhani on the 24th that he was seriously concerned about the fact that the situation in the Middle East is becoming more severe by frankly exchanging opinions to alleviate and stabilize tensions in the Middle East region. And urged Iran to play a constructive role in the peace and stability of the region. "

He told Japan that he thought he would play a role in relieving tension and stabilizing the situation, and President Rouhani said he would like to work together.

In a meeting with President Trump, “We strongly condemned the attacks on Saudi oil facilities, and we agreed to work closely together in Japan and the United States to ease tensions and stabilize the situation in the Middle East.” He explained with President Trump that he was able to exchange opinions on the situation.

In the question on economic measures based on the consumption tax increase from October, “We have analyzed the previous tax increase that raised the consumption tax rate to 8%, and made a countermeasure”, while “ “We want to make sure that we are able to manage the economy, including risk, and if we are aware of such risks, we will be willing to implement flexible and thorough policy measures without hesitation.”

When asked about the impact of the worsening relations between Japan and South Korea on neighboring countries, he pointed out that export control and recruitment problems are completely different. He accuses Korea of ​​"Illegal state and the trust of the country have been lost by neglecting the illegal state," and "It is a pity that Korea's unilateral destruction notification of the Military Information Comprehensive Protection Agreement (GSOMIA)" age,

(Nobu Takemoto)