Japan, U.S. trade chiefs agree to shun protectionism

Japan, U.S. trade chiefs agree to shun protectionism

WASHINGTON, United States - Japanese trade minister Toshihiro Nikai (R) and U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk (L) shake hands before their talks in Washington on May 4. They agreed to avoid protectionism as the global financial crisis is feared to impede free trade. (Kyodo)

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