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The EU–Japan Economic Partnership Agreement. Bruegel Special Report, September 2018

Chowdhry, Sonali and Sapir, André and Terzi, Alessio (2018) The EU–Japan Economic Partnership Agreement. Bruegel Special Report, September 2018. UNSPECIFIED.

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    Abstract

    This report independently assesses the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement. We find that the EPA establishes an ambitious framework to further liberalise and better organise trade, covering goods, services, intellectual property and investment, tariff- and non-tariff measures, and regulatory cooperation. Given its depth and breadth, and that it is unprecedented in including provisions on corporate governance, SMEs, and climate change, the EPA is set to become a benchmark for future trade agreements. Joining two open economies with high income levels and regulatory standards, the agreement is expected to generate benefits by boosting trade within sectors, minimising sectoral relocation and negative employment effects. Agri-food, textiles and leather products are where the EU can expect to make the greatest gains. Furthermore, the EPA will boost the EU’s economic presence and political relevance in the Asia-Pacific area. Going beyond its economic benefits, the agreement also has significant noneconomic implications. Reinforced cooperation will enhance the ability of both parties to shape the course of global developments in a manner that better reflects their shared interests and values, such as their commitment to a rule-based global trade system and the fight against global warming.

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    Item Type: Other
    Additional Information: doi:10.2861/658535
    Subjects for non-EU documents: Countries > Japan
    Subjects for EU documents: UNSPECIFIED
    EU Series and Periodicals: UNSPECIFIED
    EU Annual Reports: UNSPECIFIED
    Series: Series > Bruegel (Brussels) > Special Reports
    Depositing User: Phil Wilkin
    Official EU Document: No
    Language: English
    Date Deposited: 08 Oct 2018 09:28
    Number of Pages: 59
    Last Modified: 02 May 2019 08:27
    URI: http://aei.pitt.edu/id/eprint/94531

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