Today, Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo spoke with Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) Nishimura Yasutoshi to discuss key bilateral trade issues and updates, including the agenda for the next Ministerial meeting of the U.S.-Japan Economic Policy Consultative Committee (Economic “2+2”) and next steps for bringing the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Clean Economy and Fair Economy Pillars negotiations to a successful conclusion.

During the call, Secretary Raimondo underscored the importance of continuing efforts to strengthen cooperation on semiconductors and coordination to enhance supply chain resilience. The Secretary and the Minister also discussed the new Commerce and Industry Ministers track that was jointly announced by the United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea during the Camp David Trilateral Summit hosted by President Biden on August 18.