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U.S, Japan, EU discuss trade

The U.S. Trade Ambassador met with two important trade partners Wednesday.

EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom, Japanese Economy Minister Hiroshige Seko, and U.S. Ambassador Robert Lighthizer discussed shared objectives, but didn’t reach any new deals in Washington D.C. 

The three leaders committed to maintain the effectiveness of World Trade Organization disciplines, including through some ongoing disputes.  They also agreed to cooperate on forced technology transfer and investment issues, including development of new rules by spring. 

The three negotiators also agreed to cooperate in facilitating digital trade, data security, and the growth of the digital economy.