US to open trade talks with Japan, EU, UK

The Hill: The Trump administration on Tuesday kicked off a fast-track process for three separate trade deals with Japan, the European Union and the United Kingdom.

In three letters, United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer notified Congress of the intent to open the trade talks. Trade in goods and services with the three tops $1.5 trillion.

“Under President Trump’s leadership, we will continue to expand U.S. trade and investment by negotiating trade agreements with Japan, the EU and the United Kingdom,” Lighthizer said.

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