Japan, ASEAN reach FTA, Tokyo to repeal 90% of tariffs soon

Japan, ASEAN reach FTA, Tokyo to repeal 90% of tariffs soon

MANILA, Philippines - Ministers in charge of economic affairs from ASEAN member countries and Japan hold a meeting in Manila on Aug. 25. They reached a free trade agreement, under which Tokyo will immediately repeal tariffs on 90 percent of imports from ASEAN by value to catch up with China and South Korea in intensifying regional FTA races.

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